Residential Support Staff

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RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT STAFF

Full Time/Part Time Regular Full Time Total Hours Per Week 40 From Salary $20.00 To Salary $20.00

Job Summary:

The Residential Support Staff is responsible for the supervision of individuals in a community residence program serving mentally ill individuals. The Residential Support Staff is responsible for the safety of the individuals, cleanliness of the residence, as well as providing and documenting restorative services based on accurate and consistent treatment plans which are reviewed quarterly. The position requires bed checks based on residence needs or as needed.

Sleeping on the job is prohibited.

• Provide supervision and training to clients in the following areas: personal healthcare and hygiene, e.g., bathing, washing, dental care; personal safety, including assessment of self-help; fire drills and safety regarding the use of kitchen appliances; individual clothing care; personal belongings; bedroom and living quarters; food and meal planning, preparation, purchase and storage; use of household appliances (washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, vacuum cleaner, and other small appliances);
  
  use of public transportation; assist with and/or assume responsibility for cooking, cleaning, and cleanup after a meal; contribute to the safety and therapeutic environment of the programs.
• Portray a positive role model for the clients and appropriately advocate for their needs.
• Supervise individuals while taking their medications, receive, log in and monitor intake of medications, assess for adverse reactions, count medications with the individuals, and encourage individuals to take medications at the appropriate times.
• Prepare service plans with the individuals, designed to improve their abilities and overall functioning.
• Assist in appropriate socialization.
• Assist with job seeking skills.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining appropriate documentation on assigned individuals, including progress notes, restorative services, goals and objectives, and incident reports.
• Drive individuals to appointments when necessary.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs is highly valued.
• Previous experience in assisted living, nursing homes, or group homes is preferred.
• Familiarity with caregiving practices, including long-term care and home & community care experience.

• High school graduate.
• Experience in a residence working with individuals with mental health conditions and people experiencing mental health challenges preferred, not required.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand or sit for long periods. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Individual and Family Services

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