Residential Assistant

Provide a nurturing, highly structured environment of care and supervision while ensuring each youth’s safety and well-being are met. Meet the immediate medical, emotional, educational, and permanent needs of the youth during their placement. Implement the WELLE Model and Motivational Interviewing Techniques (MI), trauma-informed, building positive relationships, increasing competencies, and maintaining structure and consistency in the home. Responsibilities Daily documentation (i.e., gas log, medicine log, staff communication log, toiletries log, room inspection sheet, travel forms, etc.). Prepares and submits incident reports within 12 hours of the incident to the Residential Director, Residential manager, and Chief Operating Officer. Prepares meals and snacks for the residents and ensures they are served “family style”. Assists in preparation of bi-weekly inventory sheet and grocery list. Transports residents and children to appointments, off-campus outings, school, work, etc. Ensures that the residents receive items as needed. Ensures that the facility is in safe, clean, and orderly condition always. Report any physical safety issues to the Lead HP or residential manager. Provide effective and immediate crisis intervention, utilizing WELLE. Implements and reinforces behavior management techniques. Assists with teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Independent Living Skills (ILS), and appropriate parenting techniques. Assists residents with medication management. Performs daily room inspections and documents accordingly. Completes daily progress notes on each resident. Oversees resident’s schedule and is responsible for assisting the resident to comply (School, work, therapy, etc.). Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings. Works cooperatively with peers, ensuring consistency and continuity of care. #J-18808-Ljbffr