Residential Mentor

Job Description Job Description Our Residential Aides (RA) are our on-site staff who provide support at our group home(s) as our clients work towards achieving their treatment goals. RM’s are expected to engage our clients every shift and to “meet them where they are.”. Responsibilities Ensuring a safe and secure environment twenty-four hours a day Regularly checking common spaces and clients’ rooms to ensure client safety Dispensing regularly prescribed medication to our clients throughout the day and night. Assisting Clients in completing daily living Preparing Breakfast and Dinner for clients Completing online forms (i.e., shift reports, behavior violations, incident reports) to communicate what has occurred during your shift Assisting Clients in cleaning up after themselves and completing chores Engaging clients in activities to assist in their social, educational, emotional, and physical health and development Skills needed Professionalism Flexibility Patience Participate in bi-weekly training Show up for work on time and ready to work Work with a diverse staff and client base Qualifications A High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3-5 years of experience working with youth and/ or the child welfare system Or An Associate’s Degree or Higher, PLUS 1 year of experience working with youth and the Child Welfare system Applicants must complete and pass a state police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint background check to work with youth. Weekends are not optional Applicants must be in good health to maintain an acceptable attendance record established by the agency. Applicants must be able to lift objects (50 lbs for 1 person and 150 lbs for 2 people) using appropriate lifting techniques. Applicants must be able to work rotating shifts and complete assigned training(s) Job Types Full-time, Part-time, Contract Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr People R Us Community Residential Services