$2000 Sign-On Bonus!

Overview:

To instruct, supervise and assist residents with activities of daily living through daily routines and to carry out scheduled activities and programs. Supervise staff and programs in absence of the Director/Assistant Director of Residential.

• Assist residents in the performances of residential programs and daily routines
• Accompanies residents on community trips/activities
• Provides guidance and support to residents in decision making
• Complete all necessary documentation, as well as checks all other staff documentation, medication sheets and all paperwork required by program guidelines
• Select and supervise activities which are appropriate to each student’s capabilities
• Attend residential and behavior meetings, orientation and in-service training sessions
• Follow behavior programs
• Assist students in preparing well-balanced meals
• Complete scheduled household chores
• May be required to acquire a working knowledge of sign language, alternative augmentative communication systems and knowledge of the deaf culture dependent upon the population served

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Complete/monitor daily student logs, adherence to behavior program including data keeping
• Complete food requisitions according to established menus, ensuring balanced meals, oversee all special diets under supervision of Program Manager
• Under direction of the Residential Supervisor, complete activity schedules including trip planning, arts and crafts activities, cooking and recreational activities both on and off campus
• In absence of Residential Manager, assist and oversee general cleanliness of bathrooms, bedrooms and all common areas
• Ensure residents are dressed appropriately and in a manner which respects the residents’ rights and dignity
• Communicate medical problems to nursing staff
• Assist staff with required paperwork to ensure maintenance of physical plant
• Attend program meetings/behavior meetings and any other meetings upon request of Residential Supervisor
• Is required to know and read through current CIS and BSP
• Supervise and train assigned staff ensuring that students’ individual goals and objectives are followed in accordance with their CIS and BSP

EXPECTATIONS:

• Advocate and protect clients’ rights in accordance with current policies and procedures
• Promote the principle of normalization
• Maintain a mature and positive attitude when dealing with residents, staff, parents and/or guardians
• Work in a spirit of cooperation with all departments
• Respect clients’ personal property
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a professional manner
• Accept constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Uphold the mission as put forth in the Workplace Culture and Values Statement.

• Be at least 21 years of age and;
  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent and shall have at least one of the following:
    • a. A Associates degree in the field of Residential Care, human services, education, counseling work, psychology or recreation
      b. 1000 hours of experience working with children either as a paid employee or volunteer, plus 60 college credits, including a minimum of 12 credits in the fields specified in 2a
      c. 2000 hours of experience working with children plus 24 credits in the fields specified