The Residential Aide will work under the supervision of program leadership providing shift coverage, with flexible, rotating shift schedule, and weekend coverage.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in staff meetings as required
• Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program
• Performs various other tasks and responsibilities (i.e. facilitate morning/evening focus group
• Some Residential Aides will provide escorts for clients as assigned and needed based on driver’s license status and eligibility. Driving eligibility is determined by SUS Driver Eligibility Policy.
• Hourly house/room rounds and recording of time and findings in communications logbook on all shifts
• Provide coverage in the cafeteria during meal times, monitor the client bed area and remove any unnecessary items in accordance with funder rules
• Monitor client when they are taking their medication if necessary
• Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and prepares incident reports of such interventions
• Give verbal and written warnings to clients and hand out appropriate consequences such as extra chores, removal of store and telephone privileges
• Other duties as requested by supervisor
• Serve as staff escort when necessary
• Coordinate and oversee morning/dispatches, petty cash (tokens, carfare, and lunch and dinner money) and escorts for clients as assigned
• Inform staff of any prescriptions given to client that must be filled (especially 12am-8am and weekend shifts)
• Brief incoming shifts of status of the facility (which includes all clients in and out of facility)
• Partake in educational training to enhance skills related to job function
• Inform treatment staff of any concerns via an entry in communication logbook or a note in treatment staff mailbox
• Make copies of forms to be utilize for store passes, cigarette distribution, meal checklists, etc.

The Salary for this positon : The Mininmum is $15.76/HR and the Maximum is $15.76/HR

• Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibility
• Basic knowledge of human services
• 1-year work experience in residential treatment or similar setting
• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Driver’s license preferred, not required
  • 1-year work experience in residential treatment or similar setting
  • Ability to provide crisis intervention utilizing good interpersonal skills with a high level of maturity and responsibility

  
  

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
  • Basic knowledge of human services
• Driver’s license preferred, not required
• High School Diploma or GED