Residential Assistant

Position Number

P #337

The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing guidance and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. Work involves supervising day-to-day living activities; providing active treatment; perpetuating a harmonious, home-like environment; and working with other professionals. The RA assists the Day Programmer in providing active treatment as scheduled. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the group home environment is kept safe and clean according to Life Safety and Health standards.

Daily documentation includes activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports. Other documentation is required on an as-needed basis. Reliable transportation is required.

Required:

Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.

Preferred:
Six (6) months  experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Required:

Valid Texas driver s license.

Required:

Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid and Defensive Driving training modules. You must complete the required employee training. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke s insurance administrator.

Required:

Sight, hearing, talking, lifting to 50 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.

This position follows a rotating schedule, working two days from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and three days from 10:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Availability is required Monday through Sunday due to the rotating nature of the schedule.