Awake Overnight Residential Assistant - Youth

Join to apply for the Awake Overnight Residential Assistant - Youth role at The Guild for Human Services.

Location:
Billerica, MA - Mulberry House

The Guild utilizes collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula, and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage, and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their full potential, lead high-quality lives, and participate meaningfully in the community.

Join a dedicated team working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

• Remain awake during the entire shift and support individuals as needed.
• Complete overnight checklists and reports according to each individual’s service and behavior plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and positive living environment, including laundry and cleaning tasks.
• Assist in developing and implementing each individual’s ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule.
• Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans.
• Supervise all individuals under care.
• Administer and record medications in compliance with MAP.
• Provide direct supervision and care, including 1:1 responsibilities.
• Participate in meetings related to individuals or program planning.
• Engage in de-escalation techniques as needed.

• Maintain regular attendance, including weekends, holidays, and inclement weather.
• Demonstrate mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Work effectively in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals with complex needs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Pass Guild Driving test for transportation duties.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques, including CPI certification.
• Assist in evacuation procedures when necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet Massachusetts CORI background check requirements.
• MAP certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

• Competitive health benefits: medical, dental, vision.
• Retirement plan after 2 years.
• Generous paid time off.
• Collaborative environment valuing contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

Why apply? Be part of a passionate team transforming lives and making a difference.