Residential Advisor (Part-Time Overnight)

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend all scheduled shifts (this position may be full-time or part-time)
• Provide formal and informal resident training in the facility.
• Document progress and ensure daily documentation is completed.
• Assist residents with scheduling, facilitating transportation as needed, and following up with behavioral health and primary care appointments.
• Conduct routine room checks and facility rounds as required.
• Communicate with staff and other providers.
• Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings.
• In this role, you will help us achieve our mission to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

I. PROVISION FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:

• A. Ensure the daily schedule in the facility is followed.
• B. Follow the Plan of Care for facility and community-based training.
• C. Document all activities and services provided per the plan of care.
• D. Communicate any recommendations/concerns regarding the implementation of the plan to the Residential Supervisor.
• E. Ensure the Residential Supervisor is notified of any emergency or urgent needs related to wellbeing or safety of residents and facility.
• F. Establish ongoing rapport with residents and assist them with learning and implementing skills in the facility and in the community.
• G. Ensure residents and his/her identified support systems are treated with respect and dignity.
• H. Respond to resident needs in a timely manner.
• I. Implement training activities for residents.
• J. Report to Residential Supervisor regarding progress, regression, or recommendations.
• K. Actively participate in staff meetings to open lines of communication and stay informed of agency, program, and facility changes.
• L. Participate in support groups and other facility activities if requested.

II. CLIENT FILE MAINTENANCE

• A. Records, plans, legal forms, and other documentation are kept accurate and up to date.
• B. All services provided are documented and appropriately signed and dated and in the appropriate location in the chart based on funding source, policy, and supervisor.
• C. Documentation reflects current services, interventions, participant participation, progress toward goals and/or any challenges or barriers to achieving goals.

V. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• A. Provide input and assistance to Residential Supervisor and Program Director in the preparation of reports, outcomes or other program specific data as requested.
• B. Work with Residential Supervisor and Program Director to ensure maximum collaboration and coordination with other Easterseals staff, e.g., administrative assistants, other project managers, service coordinators, program development staff, etc.
• C. Work collaboratively with Residential Supervisor and Program Director in evaluating program effectiveness and compliance within funding source requirements, policy compliance and program goals.

VI. STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• A. Participate in training activities and programs as required by funding source, policy, and supervisor.
• B. Participate in training for certifications, credentials or specialties as determined appropriate by Easterseals Louisiana, funding source or supervisor.
• C. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of training per year.

COMPETENCIES

• A. Problem Solving/Decision Making – Ability to assess the needs of individual residents and implement the course of action to best meet those needs.
• B. Monitoring – Ability to monitor residents’ progress and respond to unmet needs; monitor personal service provision, documentation, and billing practices and to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• C. Planning – Ability to establish effective objectives, priorities, and implement plans for quality service delivery; anticipate obstacles and consider alternatives.
• D. Coordination – Ability to adjust in casework and be proactive to coordinate efforts with other agencies to ensure consistency and adequate collaboration and follow-up.
• E. Action Orientation – Ability to take initiative rather than providing minimal level of service; be proactive and take action to influence events for positive achievement of goals.
• F. Work Commitment – Willingly commit extra effort and time to get a job done; identify with organization goals; exhibit excellent time management abilities.
• G. Oral and Written Communication Skills – Ability to exhibit appropriate use of grammar and spelling in written communication; exhibit appropriate use of grammar in oral communication; ensure oral and written communication is professional.
• H. Building Relationships – Ability to establish rapport with participants of diverse backgrounds, provider agencies, community stakeholders, co-workers and Easterseals administration.
• I. Team Playing – Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, other Easterseals Support Coordinators Other Residential Advisors, and Supervisors.
• J. Mission Advocacy – Ability to identify with project and Easterseals objectives; adequately, constructively, and directly communicate these objectives. We make a life of purpose and independence possible for our participants through our commitment to quality support, innovative service offerings, and continuous organizational evolution.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Must have at a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. This may be waived if the Residential Advisor is working towards his/her education but has substantial community awareness.
• B. Must demonstrate significant empathy for clients served.
• C. Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• D. Have basic skills to use a computer.
• E. Must be a collaborator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A. The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, type documentation into web-based applications, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and inperson.
• B. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items.
• C. Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a residential setting that is environmentally controlled