Residential Assistant

Bridgeway; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Contribution and Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bridgeway is seeking a full-time Residential Assistant in Kewanee, IL, to provide support services to consumers with psychiatric impairments. The role involves assisting individuals in making choices and integrating into the community.

The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED and be at least 21 years old. Reliable transportation is essential. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and meet DMH credentialing requirements.
• Experience in human services and working with people with disabilities is desirable.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to connect people to their communities.
• Complete progress notes, goal reports, and other documentation by deadline.
• Monitor each consumer's mental status and report changes.

Skills

Human Services Experience

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details: Kewanee, IL 61443. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly.

The Residential Assistant provides support services and community support services to consumers with psychiatric impairments residing in Bridgeway residential facilities. Encourages individuals to make choices and decisions in all areas of their lives and provides opportunities to learn to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to connect people to their communities and help them to become contributing community members.
• Provide assistance and support at social events and other community activities.
• Complete progress notes, goal reports and other clinical documentation by assigned deadline.
• Promote and provide activities that develop social and leisure skills.
• Monitor each consumer's mental status and function level, reporting changes to community support specialists or residential coordinator for further assessment and interventions.
• Provide medication training, and community support interventions as specified in the consumer centered plan.
• Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of the residence as assigned including and purchasing of supplies as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and must be at least 21 years old. Must meet the Department of Mental Health (DMH) credentialing requirements of Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) to work in Mental Health related settings. Experience in the human services field is desirable along with experience in working with people with disabilities. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and meets organization's insurability requirements. Employment with Bridgeway is conditional upon completion of all background checks.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance
• Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) Contribution and 401(k) Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bridgeway is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Bridgeway to make Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) a reality for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, race, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military services and to prevent sexual harassment in employment.