Residential Assistant - Adult Developmental Disabilities

Oaks Integrated Care Inc.; Egg Harbor City (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending

Time benefits

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care Inc. in New Jersey seeks dedicated Substitute Residential Assistants (Per-Diem) to support adults with developmental disabilities in group homes. Full-time and part-time shifts include morning, evening, overnight and weekend options.

Compensation includes a weekend rate of $19.51/hr and benefits. You will supervise residents, document daily activities, assist with medications and daily routines, and participate in training and team meetings while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six (6) months experience related to the social services field.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, and direction to consumers within the home.
• Record significant shift happenings/observations in daily log.
• Monitor each consumer and attend to consumers’ needs throughout the shift.
• Responsible for distribution and documentation of all medications scheduled during the shift.
• Provide training/direction, supervision and assistance with daily routine, i.e. hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, laundry and household chores.
• Be knowledgeable of and participate in developing implementing the individual treatment plan for each consumer.
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and other meetings directed by the Program Supervisor.
• Participate in on‑going training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques.
• Remain up to date and in compliance with required training.
• Other Duties as required

Skills

Six months experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

Our adult DD group homes give adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live as their abilities permit in a safe, caring environment with 24/7 supervision. Residents receive the support needed to become contributing participants in their neighborhood and community organizations.

Full-time and part-time shifts available! Morning, evening and overnight shifts available! Weekend shifts at $19.51/hr.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, and direction to consumers within the home;
• Record significant shift happenings/observations in daily log;
• Monitor each consumer and attend to consumers’ needs throughout the shift;
• Responsible for distribution and documentation of all medications scheduled during the shift;
• Provide training/direction, supervision and assistance with daily routine, i.e. hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, laundry and household chores;
• Be knowledgeable of and participate in developing implementing the individual treatment plan for each consumer;
• Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and other meetings directed by the Program Supervisor;
• Participate in on‑going training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques;
• Remain up to date and in compliance with required training;
• Other Duties as required

For Substitute Residential Assistants (Per-Diem)

• Must work 1 shift every 30 Days
• Must work 2 or more Holidays per year
• Must be available for weekend shifts based on program needs
• Must attend 8 staff meetings annually

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with six (6) months experience related to the social services field required for scheduled hours;
• Valid Driver’s License required.

All positions must have a valid driver's license with less than 6 points and must be 18 years old or older

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. All candidates, if hired, will be expected to cooperate with Oaks Integrated Care and The Department of Human Services in all inspections and investigations. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.