Residential Advisor

Pathways Community Living is an agency dedicated to providing superlative services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We strive to overcome societal barriers by seeing the vision of our agency manifest. In doing so, we have established an unparalleled reputation in the community of collaborative agencies and entities. Our staff provides top-notch care in an effort to create change throughout the service delivery system. Each day, Pathways Community Living promotes an environment that exceeds expectations and supports the needs and preferences of our participants who are living with intellectual disabilities.

If you are passionate about providing quality care for people with a disability, We have a career opportunity for you. Join the team of dedicated professionals here at PCL in our Residential Advisor role.

Job Title : Residential Advisor

Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides residential support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a community home setting.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with identified participants, community agencies, medical professionals, and other collaborative entities.
• Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities by providing residential supports.
• Provide assistance with bathing, toileting, and all aspects of hygiene.
• Maintains a calm home environment that enables participants to live an independent life.
• Provides support in daily living activities.
• Implements aspects of the participant's Individualized Support Plan.
• Creates and promotes opportunities for participants to fully achieve their goals.
• Provides support in daily living activities.
• Encourages skill development and goal attainment.
• Participates in community activities that promote socialization for participants.
• Provides transportation for participants to fully engage in the community.
• Documents clearly the daily progress of participants in ALIS, and other systems : at the completion of each shift.
• Commits to high-quality residential services for all participants.
• Complies with all policies, procedures, and Chapter 6400 regulations.
• Remains flexible to work rotating shifts with non-traditional hours to meet the needs of the participants.

Education / Experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or extensive experience or training on intellectual disabilities or the mental health field.

Certificates and Licenses (Preferred) :

CPR / first aid

Fire safety

Crisis management

Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73

Pathways Community Living will obtain the clearances or certifications for employees to meet these requirements.

Requirements :

Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities :

Ability to work independently

Effective decision-making skills

Time management skills

Oral and written communication skills

Professionalism

Punctuality

Other :

EOE

Compensation to be determined by qualifications and experience

DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.