Lead Residential Assistant - The Guild for Human Services : Job Details

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