Lead Residential Assistant

Summary:

To assist the Residential Manager in the management of direct care staff 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.

• Act as Shift Supervisor; directly supervise all staff in the assigned residence while on shift.

• Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care.

• Monitor staff performance, assist in yearly evaluation process.

• Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services.

• Ensure all staff implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans.

• Attend training as required.

• Coordinate and take individuals to Doctors' appointments.

• Monitor all the individuals medications and coordinate with the pharmacy if orders are needed

• Monitor and ensure that all individuals receive their prescribed medication, and that the medication administration record has been completed correctly each day.

• Administer and record individuals' medications as directed during training.

• Ensure all residential documentation including logs and Incident/Accident (IA) reports are completed.

• Plan and implement community activities for individuals in the residence.

• Monitor individual and house expenditures.

• Develop and implement residential meal preparation including menu development, grocery shopping and cooking that is inclusive of all individuals who live in the home.

• Attend individual's team meetings as requested.

• Manage the day to day functions of the residence including crisis intervention, on-call notifications, on-shift parent/guardian communication, and individuals' programming.

• Ensure the implementation of all individualized programming in accordance with each ISP and daily activity schedule.

• Ensure the accurate and timely collection and summation of individuals' and house data.

• Implement and record fire drills to ensure the health and safety of the individuals who live in the home.

• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the home and vehicles.

• Ensure the implementation of all Guild Adult Residential Services policies and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations.

• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals.

• 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 meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements

• 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

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or related field preferred;

• At least two years of experience in a direct-care facility, preferably in a residential setting with a similar population; education may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Ability to demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills.

• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.

• MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within first 90 days of employment

• Reliable transportation to residential homes located in Massachusetts