Resident Advisor On Call
About The Position
The Resident Advisor guides, assists, and instructs residents in activities that support independent functioning, under the supervision of the Program Manager and with support from the Assistant Program Manager. The role is performed in accordance with Interact’s CHS policies and procedures and involves helping residents pursue their individual program goals while supporting their health, welfare, and safety. The Resident Advisor documents services and completes required agency and government paperwork, participates in planning and carrying out resident activities, accompanies and advocates for residents at appointments, assists with crisis intervention, and supports appropriate family contact. The role also requires professional interaction with residents and staff, participation in assigned training, adherence to safe work practices and applicable policies and laws, and reporting suspected compliance violations. This is an on-call position with a maximum of 16 hours per week. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma; one year of experience is preferred, but no experience is required.
- Ability to communicate with and relate to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Good written communication skills.
- Ability to work in an unstructured environment and demonstrate initiative, creativity, good judgment, and effective operational skills.
- Obtain Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, and Fire Safety Training certifications within the first six months of employment.
- Ability to lift at least 60 pounds and perform transfers after training.
- Clearance in accordance with Pennsylvania Acts 33 and 80.
- Provide a satisfactory physical examination statement before hire and every two years thereafter.
- Valid driver’s license from state of residence and at least one year of driving experience; Pennsylvania driver’s license required to drive as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist, instruct, and monitor residents in activities for independent functioning, including matters relating to health, welfare, and safety, in coordination with the Program Manager and Interdisciplinary Team.
- Participate in developing Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and implementing the goals they contain.
- Inform team members of issues and concerns when necessary.
- Maintain ongoing documentation and complete required paperwork according to agency and government policies and procedures.
- Complete skill assessments as needed.
- Accompany and advocate for residents at medical, behavioral health, and social service appointments.
- Assist in planning, preparing for, and implementing activities for residents.
- Follow agency policies for maintaining records.
- Assist with crisis intervention and follow established procedures.
- Help residents maintain appropriate family contacts.
- Interact with clients and staff in a positive, constructive, and professional manner.
- Participate in assigned training.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed.
- Adhere to safe work practices and applicable agency policies, procedures, laws, and the Interact Code of Conduct; participate in the Compliance Program and report suspected violations.
- Drive a car or van as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
