Awake Overnight- Residential Support Associate

JOB PURPOSE To provide general assistance to the person receiving services while maintaining his/her dignity and respect at all times. S/he has the primary responsibility to assure the safety of people when they are sleeping while complying with agency guidelines and practices. The Awake Overnight associate will understand the needs of people living in the home; be familiar with people’s needs and schedules and carry them out accordingly. SELECTED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent A valid driving license (We cannot accept driver permit or provisional license) Can pass a criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland A good driving record with no more than 2 points on the license A reliable vehicle to be used in transporting individuals we serve Enjoy assisting people and hands on support ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Community Living Skills & Supports Assists with and/or dispenses medication, as necessary. Provides personal care, as necessary including but not limited to toileting, bathing, dressing, or grooming. Assures that all physical needs of people in the home are met by assisting them in meeting those needs accordingly. Understands and meets the needs and schedules; and implements goals and objectives of each person’s individual plan. Completes all necessary tasks as assigned by the supervisor; including routine duties that may be necessary to prepare people for their day. Decision Making Evaluates information and compares alternatives to make sound decisions, showing timeliness and commitment in making recommendations and choices. Understands and implements crisis prevention, intervention and resolution techniques, matching these to particular circumstances and individuals. Makes appropriate decisions in routine situations. Responds appropriately in emergency situations to assure safety and well being for everyone in the home where assigned. Participant Empowerment Assists individual(s) to plan, make informed choices, follow through on responsibilities and speak on his/her own behalf. Communication Uses effective, sensitive communication skills to build rapport and channels of communication by recognizing and adapting to the range of individual(s) communication styles. Learns and uses terminology appropriately, explaining as necessary to ensure individual(s) understanding. Discusses incidents with authorized staff and people receiving services, and complies with regulations for reporting. Crisis Intervention Identifies crisis situations, evaluates or defuses the situation, and contacts necessary supports. Continues to monitor crisis situations, discusses the incident with authorized staff and individual(s), adjusts supports and the environment, and complies with regulations for reporting. Implements behavior plan(s) as necessary and as indicated in the plan. Documentation Maintains accurate records and submits records to appropriate sources in a timely fashion. Maintains standards of confidentiality and ethical practice. Organization Participation Complies with all agency guidelines, procedures and practices. Incorporates sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues into daily practices and interactions. Contributes to program evaluations by responding to surveys and interviews or participating in discussion groups. Education, Training & Self-Development Attends, completes and passes all required training, initially and ongoing. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. Demonstrates appropriate role model behavior at all times. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Demonstrated ability to read and write clearly and concisely. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Possesses a proficiency in computer-based software, e.g., excel, word. Must be dependable, responsible, consistent and punctual. Must be flexible and take direction. Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team and independently. Must pass criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland. Valid driving license with good driving record. Ability and desire to create long-term, trusting and respectful relationships. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (PHYSICAL DEMANDS) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to work evenings and weekend, when scheduled. The Arc Southern Maryland is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence. #J-18808-Ljbffr