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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Assists individual(s) to plan, make informed choices, follow through on responsibilities and speak on his/her own behalf.

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintains accurate records and submits records to appropriate sources in a timely fashion.
• Maintains standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.

• 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.

• Attends, completes and passes all required training, initially and ongoing.

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates appropriate role model behavior at all times.

• Demonstrated ability to read and write clearly and concisely.

• 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.

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…