Residential Assistant; RA I/II/III
Job in
Kotzebue, Alaska, 99752, USA
Listing for:
Graceworks Lutheran Services
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Community Health, Caregiver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 52000 USD Yearly
USD
32000.00
52000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Residential Assistant (RA) I / II / III
Location: KotzebueManiilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer
Position Summary
Responsible for carrying out the daily program for clients of the group home as assigned on each shift. This position works under the supervision of the HCBWaiver Program Manager.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provides direct client care in a normalized living environment, assuring residents' growth, safety, and health, based upon a least restrictive individual-centered model.Provides individualized skills training to residents in the areas of ADLs (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, proper dressing, etc.), budgeting, and culturally relevant socialization and recreational activities.Participates in the design, currency, and ongoing implementation of individualized service plans for all residents, maximizing the use of community resources.Arranges for and transports individuals to required medical, dental, vision, and other therapeutic appointments, as well as to shopping trips and recreational activities, including those taken outside the area.Ensures the availability, proper dispensing, and necessary charting of client medication.Ensures that the residents' personal expense accounts are accurate and up-to-date.Completes all required documentation and helps maintain the home’s physical plant, transportation, communication equipment, and provision of house supplies.Complies with SDS Program Standards, state residential licensing requirements, and Medicaid Waiver requirements.Maintains the required state licensing continuing education hours annually.Maintains the ability to be flexible with scheduling coverage for given shifts.Job Qualifications:Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Desire to work with people with developmental disabilities. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.Obtains within 6 months of employment CPR/First Aid certification and MAR – Medication Administration Record certification.Ability to accurately and efficiently use standard office computer equipment and software, faxes, copiers, telephones, and 2‑way radios.Alaska Driver’s License preferred.Requirements of RA I
Certification of State of Alaska Basic Care Coordination training with a minimum of 3 years work experience as a Residential Assistant I. Must have current Alaska Driver’s license with a good enough record to be insured to drive Maniilaq vehicles.
Requirements of RA I/II
5 years’ work experience as a Residential Assistant.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
To meet the essential duties and physical demands, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
