RESIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN

Volunteer Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteer Behavioral Health seeks a dedicated Resident Worker to support individuals in a group home setting. Duties include transporting residents, supervising daily living activities, coordinating meals and chores, and arranging community activities with approval.

You will maintain medication records and ensure safety according to licensing requirements. Requirements: minimum high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license with F endorsement (TN) or GA license, CPR and First Aid

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Valid Driver's License with an F endorsement (TN) / GA license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Transporting Residents to and from programs and activities.
• Maintain and provide access to prescribed medications; keep records.

Skills

Resident supervision

Activity coordination

Emergency response

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Transporting Residents to and from other programs and/or scheduled activities, as assigned.
• 2. Ensure that prescribed medication is maintained and made available for the residents. Keep records of the same.
• 3. Supervise meal preparation, cleaning and other household/outside duties as required.
• 4. Supervise and coordinate activities of daily living for residents.
• 5. Provide or make arrangements for social, recreational, religious activities in the community as approved.
• 6. Provide ancillary services to the residents in the community as assigned, such as housing, financial aid, employment, medical, legal, etc.
• 7. Ensure that residence is maintained in keeping with the Managers direction and licensing requirements.
• 8. Provide for the life safety for all residents in the group home.
• 9. Responsible for forcing all house rules.
• 10. Notify group home manager and designated relative in the event of an emergency.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL/ EXPERIENCE

Minimum high school diploma or GED required. Mental Health experience or experience as a resident worker preferred. Must have a valid TN Drivers License with an F endorsement (Georgia residents must have a valid GA Drivers License) unless otherwise restricted from driving. Certification in CPR and First Aid also required.