Residential Assistant Part Time - Adult

The Guild for Human Services; Walpole (MA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement plan

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Guild for Human Services in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Residential Assistant to support a comprehensive residential program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will collaborate with a team to maintain a safe living environment and assist in planning daily activities and services.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior support plans, supervising residents, and participating in team meetings to coordinate care and community outings.

Formación

• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Strong written and spoken English is essential.
• Demonstrated mature judgment and professionalism in challenging situations.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a clean, safe, and positive living environment for residents.
• Assist in developing and implementing each individual’s ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Support residents in community activities and experiences.
• Apply positive behavior supports and individual behavior plans.
• Provide supervision and direct care to individuals, including 1:1 support.
• Administer and record medications in accordance with MAP.
• Participate in meetings and program planning as directed.
• Engage in de-escalation of individuals when needed.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Written English

Mature judgment

Educación

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Descripción del empleo

Brief Description

The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

Locations:

Walpole, Waltham, Norfolk, and Foxborough

Mission

The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Summary:

To assist the Residential Manager (or Lead/Assistant Residential Manager) in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence including completing laundry and cleaning assignments
• Assist in the development and implementation of each individual’s residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Attend and support individuals participating in all community experiences.
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home.
• Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.
• Administer and record individuals’ medications, in compliance with MAP.
• Provide direct supervision and care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities at all times and locations.
• Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
• Engage in de-escalation of individuals.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
• The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence

Requirements

• Associates preferred, High School Diploma required
• A valid driver's license
• Must meet undergo Massachusetts background check.

Summary

The Guild offers

• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply:

As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.