Part - Time Residential Assistant

Part - Time Residential Assistant

Location: Newton Group Home (Oleta) - Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P#1523
Compensation: $13.80 per hour
Work Schedule: Part-time; hours and days will vary based on need

About the Role


The Part-Time Residential Assistant (RA) provides guidance and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. This position supports individuals with day-to-day living activities, provides active treatment training, and helps maintain a safe, positive, and home-like environment.

The Residential Assistant works closely with other professionals to support individual needs and is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean group home environment in accordance with Life Safety and Health standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide guidance, supervision, and support with day-to-day living activities.
• Provide active treatment training as scheduled.
• Promote a positive, safe, and home-like environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the group home.
• Complete daily documentation, including active treatment data, activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports.
• Complete additional documentation as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals supporting individuals in the home.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Need

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Driving record that meets Burke's insurance requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and required training modules.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience working with individuals in a direct care role.

Physical Requirements


This position requires sight, hearing, talking, walking, driving a vehicle, and sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer


Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.