Sleepover Residential Direct Support Professional **earn additional $ in sleepover stipends**
Company: Prospectus Associates Inc.
Location: Reading
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Equal Opportunity EmployerPosition Title: Resident
AdvisorDepartment: Residential ServicesReports to: SupervisorFLSA
Status: Non-exemptHours: includes holidays / weekdays overnight &
every other weekend, Friday afternoon through Monday
morningStarting Rate: $14.00 / hr. plus sleepover stipends -plus
sign on bonusTelework Eligible: NoPOSITION SUMMARYThe Resident
Advisor in the Residential Services department is responsible for
the supervision and support of adults with intellectual and other
disabilities who reside in a community home. The Resident Advisor
assists in the implementation of all aspects of care with health,
safety, and well-being the highest priority. The Resident Advisor
is responsible to adhere to corporate policies and procedures and
state regulations.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide a supportive,
caring, safe environment by attending to individual needs while
respecting differences and supporting growth and independence.Offer
input into the planning and development of outcomes with regard to
the practical implementation of outcomes.Assist each resident with
personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and all other activities of
daily living.Assist in the implementation of Individualized Support
Plans and related activities (social, recreational, educational,
and developmental).Compliance with corporate policies and
procedures and Office of Developmental Programs regulations.Attend
to the residents' emotional, physical, or medical needs.Report
concerns regarding health, safety, and well-being to
management.Report incidents of suspected abuse, neglect or other as
required by the policy on Incident Management.Obtain 24 hours of
required training per training year.Actively participate in all
aspects of job development.Attend and actively participate in staff
meetings.Regular attendance at work.Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or General Education
Development certificate. Some college preferred with a background
in education or related human services field.Experience working
with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. Work
experience required.Ability to work independently and as part of a
team.Valid PA driver's license.COMPETENCIESProblem solving -
identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and
analyze information skillfully.Interpersonal skills - maintain
confidentiality, remain open to others' ideas, and demonstrate a
willingness to try new things. Support the competence of other
members of the corporation in all situations.Math - Demonstrate the
ability to utilize basic math principles.Oral Communication - speak
clearly and persuasively in positive as well as negative
situations.Written Communication - edit work for spelling and
grammar, present numerical data accurately, create, read and
interpret written information.Planning and organizing - prioritize
and plan work activities and use time efficiently.Quality control -
demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to
insure quality.Adaptability - adapt to anticipated and
unanticipated changes in the work environment, manage competing
demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.Feedback - Ask for and accept it when offered.Assistance -
recognize the need for assistance and request it when
needed.Creativity - develop and implement creative formalized and
informal programming.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK
ENVIRONMENTPhysical demands are representative of the physical
requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of the Resident Advisor position. Reasonable
accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to
perform the described essential functions of the position.Safety
precautions are observed in order to reduce incidents of risk
factors for a typical residential setting that is adequately
lighted, heated, and ventilated. Example: avoiding trips and falls,
providing back care measures, and observing fire prevention
measures.May need to sit or stand.May be required to walk on a
level surface, an uneven surface, and/or to climb stairs
periodically throughout the day.May be required to reach above the
shoulder, below the waist, lift materials to waist height or above
throughout the day. Proper lifting techniques are required.The
Resident Advisor is required to lift and/or move up to 35
lbs.Finger dexterity and close vision are required.Specific vision
requirements include close and distance vision and depth
perception.The Resident Advisor is required to perform some
essential job functions outside in the full range of weather
conditions experienced in Pennsylvania. This may include shoveling
snow, driving in snow, wind, and rainy conditions with poor
visibility. Safety precautions and defensive driving techniques are
required. Other weather conditions may include moderate to extreme
heat. Safety precautions to prevent dehydration, heat stroke or
other weather-related conditions are required.PI186496077
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