Resident Assistant, Scranton (PT various shifts available)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Allied Services is seeking a part-time Resident Assistant in Scranton, PA. The role involves direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities, requiring strong communication skills and previous experience in a care setting. Candidates should be prepared for physical demands and must achieve required certifications to ensure safety and support for the residents.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assigned programs to individuals of the ICF/ID.
• Spending 85% of work-time in direct individual contact.
• Assisting with individual transfers and implementing crisis interventions.

Skills

Communication

Counseling Skills

Behavioral Intervention Techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Resident Assistant, Scranton (PT various shifts available)

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Administratively responsible to the Supervisor and/or the Assistant Supervisor on duty, the Resident Assistant is responsible for carrying out the assigned programs to individuals of the Intermediate Care Facility Program (ICF/ID). A minimum of 85% of work-time is spent in direct individual contact.

Brief Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Administratively responsible to the Supervisor and/or the Assistant Supervisor on duty, the Resident Assistant is responsible for carrying out the assigned programs to individuals of the Intermediate Care Facility Program (ICF/ID). A minimum of 85% of work-time is spent in direct individual contact.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Must pass post-job offer pre-placement physical exam; and initial and subsequent annual TB screenings.

CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.

Must adhere to established company/program policies and procedures and regulations relating to safety and infection control.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with individuals on caseload, families, outside agency representatives and program staff.

As determined by facility and work schedule, valid USA driver's license may be required for frequent and unscheduled travel to fulfill position responsibilities, i.e., individual programming, transport, and appointments.

Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Training Program, as stated by policy #2.43.

Knowledge Of Counseling Skills And Behavioral Intervention Techniques Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium work: duties require exerting 25-50 lbs of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25 lbs or force frequently (approximately 33-66% of shift).

Position involves working in twisting, squatting, and bending positions throughout shift.

Must be able to assist with individual transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilet facilities, ambulation difficulties, and seizures.

Position involves implementing IBP's and crisis intervention i.e., physical redirection, restraint, and techniques for protection of self and others.

Sight, hearing, and speech sufficient to effectively communicate with individuals is required.

Must have ability to attend to various emergency and other individual medical needs in various program locations as situations demand.

Must be able to travel to various program locations as needed.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Position required occasional crisis intervention.

Position involves occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Position involves frequent work in and around bathroom/shower areas where floors may be wet.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in residential settings for developmentally disabled individuals.

Position involves participation in indoor and outdoor activities during all seasons of the year.

Occasionally environment may be noisy and distracting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations

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