Residential Assistant - Adult Program

Location: Waltham, MA The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve. Mission: The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community. At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges. Summary: To assist the Residential Manager (or Lead/Assistant Residential Manager) in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals Primary Job Responsibilities: * Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence including completing laundry and cleaning assignments * Assist in the development and implementation of each individual's residential ISP/IEP and daily activity schedule. * Attend and support individuals participating in all community experiences. * Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home. * Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care. * Administer and record individuals' medications, in compliance with MAP. * Provide direct supervision and care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities at all times and locations. * Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed. * Engage in de-escalation of individuals. Essential Job Functions * Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather * Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn * Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs * Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job * Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals * Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI) * The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence * Associates preferred, High School Diploma required * A valid driver's license * Must meet undergo Massachusetts background check.