Alternative Living Concepts is currently looking to hire a Residential Advisor.
Duties :
- Provide companion support to individuals with retardation and other disabilities in a community home setting.
- Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Alternative Living Concepts policies and procedures and instructions from supervisory staff.
- Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported.
- Reports to Alternative Living Concepts supervisor.
Responsibilities :
Supports the achievement of an individual’s personal outcomes.Implements individual’s Community Life Plans.Accompanies individuals on recreational and shopping trips with house staff.Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Alternative Living Concepts’ supervisor and attends general staff meetings.Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.Assumes other responsibilities as required.Will take individuals on doctors’ appointments, medication administration, and transportation of individuals in their own vehicle or agency vehicle.Receive medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.Complete chores according to the chore list.Follow all instructions, and / or policies and / or given by supervisory staff.QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Diploma, or associate’s, or bachelor’s, or master’s degree.At least 18 years of age. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TESTS.MUST PASS A DRUG TEST.MUST HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- Discrimination in employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex or age is PROHIBITED.