Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.
Work Skills Corporation - Residential Advisor/Direct Caregiver Support Professionals
SUMMARY
Residential Advisor/ Direct Care Staff will provide a family atmosphere to individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. This position will be responsible for following compliance standards for Adult Foster Care licensed facilities and ensure a safe and caring environment for residents. Direct Care Staff must have the stamina to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each resident.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with Adult Foster Care licensing rules, CMH policies and guidelines, House Guidelines, WSC Residential handbooks, CARF guidelines (including performance of safety drills such as fire, tornado, electrical, flood, etc).
- Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion with residents including appropriate confidentiality practices
- Maintain records such as resident person-centered plan updates, daily activity logs, House log notes/daily logs/CMH log notes, medication administration records, safety drills, incident reports, meal preparation sheets, and case notes etc.
- Promote and encourage cooperation, self-esteem, self-direction, independence and normalization in all interactions with residents
- Provide opportunity for resident development of positive social skills
- Supervise, protect, and assist with resident personal care as specified in the resident assessment plan
- As specified in the resident assessment plan, provide direction and opportunity for growth and development of independence; including involvement in educational, employment and day programs
- Promote/plan and facilitate resident leisure and recreational opportunities including community-based activities
- Foster resident relationships and a sense of family to include relatives and friends
- Meal preparation in compliance with dietary considerations
- Dispense medications as prescribed
- Monitor sleep hours for resident safety and accountability
- Housekeeping, general home maintenance, and laundry
- Transport residents to appointments, and other activities
- Oversee any required rehabilitation exercises
- Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate
- Prepare CARF, Adult Foster Care License and Community Mental Health paperwork and reports
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain safe and clean work environment
- Promote Work Skills Corporations's mission, vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
- Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
- Other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must maintain an unrestricted Michigan driver's license and possess a satisfactory driving record per the company auto insurance
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to offsite locations
- Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, company and required curriculum trainings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
PAY:
$16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Starting pay may be negotiable with related experience. For more information on compensation, please speak with Work Skills Corporation Human Resources team.
BENEFITS:
Paid on the job training