Residential Support Specialist — Independent Living

Southern Arkansas University; Arkansas; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A local educational institution in Arkansas is looking for dedicated support staff to work with mentally handicapped residents. Responsibilities include adhering to care policies, assisting residents in daily activities, and maintaining records. A high school diploma and experience in a similar facility are required, along with a valid driver's license. The role involves fostering good relations with residents and their support systems, ensuring a supportive living environment. This position is critical for community engagement and resident welfare.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of high school diploma and experience with mentally handicapped women in a residential living facility.
• Must have valid drivers license and pass background checks.

Aufgaben

• Adhere to CCIL policy and client treatment plans.
• Teach and assist residents in daily living activities.
• Supervise resident behavior and conduct.
• Keep records and make mandatory reports.
• Provide transportation for residents.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of CCIL and DDS policies

Experience with mentally handicapped individuals

Teamwork

Record keeping

Good interpersonal relations

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Columbia County Independent Living, Inc. is seeking to hire a support staff. The Support Staff works under the general direction of the Administrator of CCIL.

Responsibilities:

• Will be knowledgeable and adhere to CCIL policy/procedure, DDS policy/standards and DHS policy, client charts, and treatment plans
• Responsible for acquiring annual training hours, CPR, First Aid, TB/health cards, and other requirements for maintaining employment
• To teach, guide, and assist residents in day to day living activities and in learning objectives and techniques
• To supervise resident behavior and conduct
• To encourage group decision making with respect to household and interpersonal matters; work as a team
• To inform other staff of the home of residents needs
• To keep records and make reports as required, such as but not limited to collecting data for client goals, behavior plans, health issues, and independent living skills
• To provide transportation
• To foster and maintain good relations with support persons, day programs, other agencies, neighbors, community, and family
• To be able to lift 20-40 lbs.
• To perform any other task assigned by Director which will benefit residents and/or program

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma and experience with mentally handicapped women in a residential living facility.
• Must have valid drivers license and pass Adult and Child Maltreatment Background checks and Arkansas Background Check.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can learn more information by contacting Melissa Fields at [phone].