Relief Residential Assistant I–III (Care & Skills Training)

Maniilaq Association; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska, seeks Relief Residential Assistants I–III to support clients in a group home under the HCB Waiver Program. This non-exempt role involves delivering direct client care, mobility assistance, daily living support, and teamwork with the HCB Waiver Program Manager.

RA I requires a high School diploma and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; CPR/First Aid within 6 months; Alaska driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Residential Assistant I: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. The desire to work with people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Obtains within 6 months of employment CPR/First Aid certification, and MAR - Medication Administration Record certification.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently use standard office computer equipment and software, faxes, copiers, telephones, and 2-way radios.
• Alaska Driver’s License Preferred.
• Residential Assistant II: Requirements of a RA I: Certification of State of Alaska Basic Care Coordination training with a minimum of 3 years work experience as a Residential Assistant I. Must have current Alaska Driver’s license with a good enough record to be insured to drive Maniilaq vehicles.
• Residential Assistant III: Requirements of a RA I/II: 5 years’ work experience as a Residential Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care in a normalized living environment, assuring residents' growth, safety, and health, based upon a least restrictive, individual-centered model.
• Provides individualized skills training to residents in ADLs (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, proper dressing, etc.), budgeting, and culturally relevant socialization and recreational activities.
• Participates in the design, currency, and ongoing implementation of individualized service plans for all residents, maximizing the use of community resources.
• Arranges for and transports individuals to required medical, dental, vision, and other therapeutic appointments, as well as shopping trips and recreational activities.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment operation

Job description

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska, seeks Relief Residential Assistants I–III to support clients in a group home under the HCB Waiver Program. This non-exempt role involves delivering direct client care, mobility assistance, daily living support, and teamwork with the HCB Waiver Program Manager.

RA I requires a high School diploma and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; CPR/First Aid within 6 months; Alaska driver’s license preferred.