Resident Assistant - Part Time / Weekends - Northport

Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin • Madison, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, great work starts with great people. We foster a positive workplace where employees are valued, empowered to grow, and connected to a mission that strengthens our communities. General Summary: Provide ongoing care and treatment to residents living with mental illness in a community based residential facility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mental illness including the ability to support and teach daily living skills.
• Consistently has positive interaction with internal and external customers.
• Collaborates & champion ideas, providing the best possible support of the mission.
• Finds solutions, resolves conflict, and proactively solves problems.
• Open-minded, with flexibility to improve quality of output.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the willingness to learn and use databases.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, good driving record and proof of insurance.
• Occasional travel and transport of residents for community integration.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma and work experience caring for individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Associates' college degree or 1 year of work experience in human services or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, assistance, and supervision to the residents.
• Perform various clinical and behavioral interventions as directed by Management, demonstrating competent behavioral and clinical interventions.
• Supervise resident medications, dispensing accurately, and reporting resident medication compliance.
• Monitor and report on symptoms, strengths, and areas of challenges to Manager, other staff, case managers, and other service providers.
• Develop and implement all features of resident recovery plans, focusing on Principles of Recovery and Cultural Diversity.
• Promote Goodwill’s mission and teamwork among other staff and customers.
• Effectively communicate with residents, professionals, family, and others verbally, in writing and via the computer.
• Provide support and training to residents in community integration activities, including informed use of the fullest range of generic community resources.
• Complete all documentation required for resident care, facility operations and licensure.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping duties, including cleaning, shopping, meal planning, and minor repairs.
• Complete assigned duties, including required training in a timely manner.
• Follow all established safety rules while performing duties, and report known safety accidents and hazards in a timely manner.
• Effectively respond to residents and the environment in all situations.
• Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED