Lead Overnight Residential Assistant - Youth Program

The Guild for Human Services•Concord, MA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Residential Manager (or ARM/ Assistant Overnight Supervisor or Overnight Supervisor) in the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential program for each of their assigned individuals by providing support on the overnight hours and leading the program in the mornings in preparation for the day including transportation to the school program.

Requirements

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations
Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals
Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job
Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals
Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence
Undergo background record check process
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

A minimum of an Associate's Degree is preferred; prior experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the morning routine at the house before students leave for school by making AM assignments, ensuring all students complete their morning routines including ADLs and breakfast and ensuring medication is given
Oversee a safe morning transition from the residence to the day program by ensuring all protocols are followed including ensuring all students are safely loaded onto the house vehicles with correct ratio of supervision, completing the AM transition sheet and ensuring all students arrive safely at the school
Remain awake for the entire shift and to provide support to individuals in the house as needed.
Complete overnight checklists and reports as outlined by each individual's service plan and/or behavior plan
Work as a member of a team to maintain a clean, safe, positive living environment for each individual who lives at the residence including completing laundry and cleaning assignments
Assist in the development and implementation of each individual's residential IEP/ISP and daily activity schedule
Implement positive behavior supports and individual behavior support plans for individuals who live in the home
Assist in record keeping and report writing, as assigned
Provide supervision of all individuals while under his/her care
Administer and record individuals' medications, in compliance with MAP
Able to transport individuals to various locations
Provide direct supervision and care to individuals, including 1:1 responsibilities at all times and locations
Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
Engage in de-escalation of individuals
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations
Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals
Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job
Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals
Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the residence
Undergo background record check process
Valid driver's license