Residential Assistant

Burke; Lufkin (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Burke is seeking a Residential Assistant in Lufkin, TX to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting. The role includes guiding daily living activities and providing active treatment under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Texas driver’s license with reliable transportation, and completion of SAMA, CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training. Benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Must complete SAMA, CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, supervision, and support with day-to-day living activities.
• Provide active treatment services as scheduled.
• Assist the Day Programmer with scheduled active treatment.
• Promote a positive, safe, and home-like environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the group home.
• Complete daily documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports.
• Complete additional documentation as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals supporting individuals in the home.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Defensive Driving

SAMA Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Job description

Location: Cunningham Group Home - Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P#1016
Compensation: $30,850 annually
Work Schedule: 10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. | 4 days on / 3 days off, rotating weekly

About the Role

The Residential Assistant (RA) provides guidance and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. This position supports individuals with day-to-day living activities, provides active treatment, and helps maintain a safe, positive, and home-like environment.

The Residential Assistant works with other professionals to support individual needs and assists the Day Programmer in providing active treatment as scheduled. This position is also responsible for maintaining a safe and clean group home environment in accordance with Life Safety and Health standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide guidance, supervision, and support with day-to-day living activities.
• Provide active treatment services as scheduled.
• Assist the Day Programmer with scheduled active treatment.
• Promote a positive, safe, and home-like environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the group home.
• Complete daily documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports.
• Complete additional documentation as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals supporting individuals in the home.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Need

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Driving record that meets Burke's insurance requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training.
• Ability to complete all required employee training.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience working with individuals in a direct care role.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements

This position requires sight, hearing, talking, walking, driving a vehicle, and sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.