Residential Support Specialist

Linwood Center; Catonsville, St. Johnsbury (MD, VT); On-site; USD 20,866 - 29,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Life Insurance

401k with a Company Match

Paid Orientation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused residential service provider in St. Johnsbury is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Assistant. In this full-time role, you will provide essential support to individuals in various residences, facilitating their individualized plans and ensuring their well-being. Ideal candidates should possess patience, effective communication skills, and a strong desire to work with individuals with disabilities. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including a starting rate of $18.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass a criminal background and drug screening.
• Experience with individuals with developmental or behavioral disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals living in Linwood's residences.
• Assist in implementing each resident's Individual Plan (IP) and Behavior Plan (BP).
• Supervise and assist individuals with daily living activities.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certified Medication Technician certification

Job description

To face up against the challenge of making a positive change requires a lot of passion and inner-drive. At Linwood Center we pride ourselves on offering a strong network to provide the tools and support you need in order to tackle this task head-on. We understand the evolving field of Autism and want to offer a place where our employees can grow and learn along with program participants.

The work we do is rewarding, but it is not without its challenges so we provide a range of comprehensive benefits in order to ensure that you are meeting a work/life balance that allows you to be your best self at work.

Linwood Center currently offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• 14 Paid Holidays
  
• 3 Personal Days
• Employee Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Orientation
• Paid Training

The opportunity:

The Residential Assistant is responsible for providing support to the individuals living in Linwood’s residences. The Residential Assistant assists in the implementation of each resident’s Individual Plan (IP) and Behavior Plan (BP). This support includes facilitating the resident’s achievement of personalized goals that are tailored to his/her needs and ability. The Residential Assistant will work cooperatively with other assistants in the home, the House Manager, Senior Residential Managers and other staff.

• Participation in the development of the IP and Behavior Plans for each of the individuals in the house and implementing and documenting the portion of the plan(s) related to the individual in the residential program.
• Providing guidance to the individuals in the house to ensure the following:
  
  • That the house, the appliances, the vehicles and the equipment are safe, operational and in good working order.
  • That the individuals are engaged in meaningful activities that address the outcomes in their IPs.
  • That the fundamental rights of each adult in the house are protected.
• Supervising and assisting the individuals in the house with menus, food preparation, housekeeping, personal care, laundry and other activities of daily living.
• Planning and coordinating appropriate leisure, social and daily living activities in the residence and in the community. This includes transporting the individuals to and from their destinations. These activities also include shopping trips and medical, dental and mental health appointments.
• During medical, dental and mental health appointments, the Residential Assistant is an agent of Linwood and will exchange appropriate and accurate information with the healthcare professional and interact with the pharmacist to obtain medications. The Residential Assistant shall be trained by the nursing staff commissioned by Linwood and will carry out duties as a Certified Medication Technician delegated by the nurses as prescribed by the Board of Nursing and DDA.
• Assuming responsibility for the individuals in the house during the day when they are unable to attend the day program (e.g. for illness, inclement weather, closings, etc.). The supervisor will make every effort to arrange coverage, however, the final responsibility rests on the residential staff.
• Meeting deadlines and completing all necessary paperwork, in conjunction with the House Manager. This includes quarterly reports, monthly reports, fire drill records, attendance records, weight charts, house receipts, daily log book, etc.
• When directed by the House Manager, the Residential Assistant will be required to attend and participate in clinical meetings and medication reviews.
• Accounting for money that belongs to the individuals per Linwood’s policy and procedure regarding the Protection of Finances and Personal Property.

You are:

• At least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Patience, compassion, and a desire to work with people with disabilities.
• Effective in oral and written communication
• Able to pass a criminal background and drug screening

Please note the following:

• Candidates that are referred to Linwood Center by an employment, or temporary agency are not eligible to receive a Sign-On-Bonus for positions that qualify for a Sign-On-Bonus.

Weekday evening hours and weekend schedule are available.

Rate: $18.36 Per Hour

Linwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Loyal

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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