Residential Care Assistant

integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,617 - 35,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave

Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement account

Gold's Gym membership discount

Job summary

integratedliving Australia Ltd is seeking a Residential Care Assistant in Austin, Texas. This full-time role involves assisting and supervising clients with mental health needs, managing safety checks, and performing daily care activities. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of client care experience. Competitive salary starting at $21.66 per hour plus additional stipends for shift differentials is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in client care.
• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist, observe, and supervise residents.
• Perform rehabilitative direct client-care work.
• Facilitate positive interactions and intervene in crises.

Skills

Client care

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Residential Care Assistant position is located at 403 E. 15th St. at the Therapeutic Diversion Program (TDP). This program serves up to 25 adult clients residing at TDP. The primary purpose of the position is to assist, observe and supervise residents in order to maintain appropriate safety care and guidance with some ability to perform rehabilitative direct client-care work, assisting adult individuals with mental health and/or substance use diagnosis with their daily care needs and routines, to include safety checks, observing clients' self administration of medication, client transportation, pick up/drop offs, cooking, cleaning, support with attending and engaging in programming milieu, etc. The position requires staff to foster, motivate, and promote positive interactions and intervene in crisis de-escalation as well as encourage clients' participation in social and developmental activities within the program perimeters. This work is performed under the supervision of the unit leadership, Practice Manager, RN Supervisor, and/or Practice Administrator. The Crisis Residential Assistant must be able to work independently, under the direction of the supervisor(s), within a team dynamic and structure of the therapeutic environment of care.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

License

• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience

• At least1 year of experience in client care.

Work Hours

Full Time.

Work Hours Vary

Varies.

Work Days

Varies.

Salary

$21.66 an hour, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.

• Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
• Third Shift: $7.25/hour.

Why Join Us

Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.