Residential Advisor

Alternative Living Concepts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a Residential Advisor to provide companionship and support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, complying with regulations, and implementing community life plans. Candidates must have a high school diploma or higher, be able to pass medication administration tests, and possess a valid driver's license. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and must be able to pass medication administration tests.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must have a driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide companion support to individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of individuals supported.
• Implement individual’s Community Life Plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassionate Support

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Job description

Alternative Living Concepts is currently looking to hire a Residential Advisor.

Duties

• Provide companion support to individuals with retardation and other disabilities in a community home setting.
• Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Alternative Living Concepts policies and procedures and instructions from supervisory staff.
• Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported.
• Reports to Alternative Living Concepts supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supports the achievement of an individual’s personal outcomes.
• Implements individual’s Community Life Plans.
• Accompanies individuals on recreational and shopping trips with house staff.
• Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
• Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.
• Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.
• Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Alternative Living Concepts’ supervisor and attends general staff meetings.
• Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.
• Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.
• Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.
• Assumes other responsibilities as required.
• Will take individuals on doctors’ appointments, medication administration, and transportation of individuals in their own vehicle or agency vehicle.
• Receive medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.
• Complete chores according to the chore list.
• Follow all instructions, and/or policies and/or given by supervisory staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or associate’s, or bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
• At least 18 years of age. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TESTS.
• MUST PASS A DRUG TEST.
• MUST HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE.

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