Ways Relief

Residential Support Relief Staff

Your position as a residential support relief staff will be providing direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities in a manner that promotes the development of independent and community living skills and an improved quality of life. This is a non-exempt position.

* Please note this position is an on call position that is limited to 30 hours per week. The main function of the position is to fill in for full time staff who call out, or provide coverage for understaffed programs. Hours are not guaranteed and the schedule is dependent on the shifts available. Relief staff have the flexibility to choose which shifts they accept with a minimum requirement of working one shift per month.*

Reports to:

Relief Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Requirements for the Position:

• Six months of full-time paid or volunteer experience or one-year part-time experience in human services. Or enrolled in an undergraduate or higher degree program in a human services field preferred.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• CPR & First Aid (SFA) certification is required.
  * must become certified within 30 days of date of hire to retain employment*.
• Department of Public Health certification in medication administration is not required, but preferred. MAP certified relief receive higher rate of pay than non-certified relief.
• Certified in Safety Care is required at some programs.
  * Certification must become certified within 90 days of date of hire to retain employment*.
• Required to walk up and down stairs, provide emergency physical intervention as needed.
• Possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record and one year driving experience.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Strict adherence to program model including clinical, programmatic and quality protocols (for example, house, staff, supervision meetings, trainings, data collection, community relationships, as required).
• Exercises strong clinical judgement in observing, supporting, resourcing and communicating.
• Teaches and reinforces activities of daily living and household duties (such as medication management, hygiene, cleaning, meal preparation, personal property management, relationship development, budgeting, and safety).
• Implements and develops program activities to reinforce and develop skills which may include using the teachable moment. Help maintain a consistent daily routine, actively engage individuals in challenging activities throughout the day. Provides effective instruction when teaching skills, assesses individuals' mastery of skill being taught.
• Follows and implements all program safety procedures including crisis assessment, prevention and needed intervention.
• Maintains programmatic documentation. Complete documentation daily to include accurate and timely completion of Daily Progress Notes, Communication Log Notes, medical, behavioral & I.S.P. data, document progress on data sheets
• Performs household and property maintenance tasks toward the general upkeep of the residence. Make sure that the home and program vehicle are clean, provides a safe environment.
• Handle financial transactions and document receipts for cash and debit transactions.
• Report all critical information accurately and in a timely manner to supervisor and/or Administrator on Call. i.e. safety issues, building or vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, policy violations and significant events.
• Implement Positive Behavior Support (PBS) techniques to include universal supports for all individuals and targeted or intensive behavior support plans that may be in place.
• Implement all treatment plans as written.
• Interactions with all individuals are respectful and positive.
• Remain focused while on shift. Stay alert and responsive to…