Residential Assistant Part Time

Available part time positions at all of The Guild's Adult residential homes

Summary:

To assist the Residential Manager (or Lead/Assistant Residential Manager) 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 including completing laundry and cleaning assignments

• Assist in the development and implementation of each individual's residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.

• Attend and support individuals participating in all community experiences.

• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home.

• Assist in record keeping and report writing, as assigned.

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

• Administer and record individuals' medications, in compliance with MAP.

• Able to transport individuals to various locations.

• Provide direct supervision and care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities at all times and locations.

• Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.

• Engage in de-escalation of individuals.

• Able to attend training as required.

• Preform other related duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather

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

• 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 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:

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree is preferred; prior experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

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

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