Residential Care Assistant

Residential Care Assistant

The Residential Care Assistant position is located at 403 E. 15th St. at the Therapeutic Diversion Program (TDP). This program serves up to 25 adult clients residing at TDP. The primary purpose of the position is to assist, observe and supervise residents in order to maintain appropriate safety care and guidance with some ability to perform rehabilitative direct client-care work, assisting adult individuals with mental health and/or substance use diagnosis with their daily care needs and routines, to include safety checks, observing clients' self administration of medication, client transportation, pick up/drop offs, cooking, cleaning, support with attending and engaging in programming milieu, etc. The position requires staff to foster, motivate and promote positive interactions and intervene in crisis de-escalation as well as encourage clients' participation in social and developmental activities within the program perimeters. This work is performed under the supervision of the unit leadership, Practice Manager, RN Supervisor, and/or Practice Administrator. The Crisis Residential Assistant must be able to work independently, under the direction of the supervisor(s), within a team dynamic and structure of the therapeutic environment of care.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

License:

• Current and valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Required:

• At least 1 year of experience in client care.

Hours: Full - Time.

Workhours: Varies.

Workdays: Varies.

Salary: $21.66 an hour, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.

• Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
• Third Shift: $7.25/hour.
• Weekend Shift: $8.00/hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.