Burke

Part-Time Residential Assistant

The Part-Time Residential Assistant (RA) provides guidance, supervision, and daily support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in a residential setting. This position helps create a safe, supportive, and home-like environment while encouraging independence and active participation in daily living activities.

The Residential Assistant works closely with the Day Programmer and other professionals to provide active treatment, maintain a clean and safe living environment, and ensure accurate documentation of services provided. Reliable transportation is required.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Provide active treatment services according to individual program plans.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and home-like group home environment that meets Life Safety and Health standards.
• Assist the Day Programmer with scheduled active treatment activities.
• Complete daily documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports.
• Complete additional documentation as required.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to support each individual's goals.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and supportive living environment.

What You Need

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training modules.
• Ability to complete all required employee training.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Work Schedule

• Part-time position.
• Hours and days will vary based on program needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, drive, and assist individuals throughout the workday.
• Ability to see, hear, communicate effectively, and perform tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity.

Why Burke?

Join a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families throughout East Texas. At Burke, you'll work alongside compassionate professionals in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently and reach their personal goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.