Resident Engagement Specialist - Life Adjustment Program

Bacon • Grand Junction, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engagement Specialist supports resident engagement opportunities and activities for participants in Hilltop Community Resources’ Brain Injury Services, including Residential and Non-Residential programs. Working with the Resident Engagement Supervisor, the role helps organize, promote, and facilitate activities and services that support healthy, activity-enriched lifestyles across seven dimensions of wellness: social, intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and vocational.

The position organizes and facilitates recreational activities on and off the Bacon Campus, drives residents to activities in handicapped-accessible vehicles, and supports residents during outings. It also involves communicating resident and staff needs; using behavior-management techniques consistent with individual care plans; documenting services and concerns; assisting with activities of daily living; and protecting residents’ dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and rights. Additional duties include maintaining equipment and supplies, cleaning the Fitness Center and grounds, supporting staff with recreational and exercise activities, and assisting in other roles when census or staffing needs require.

The position is part-time, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The starting wage range is $17.85 to $18.75 per hour. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Colorado driver’s license. A high school diploma or GED plus one year of related work experience, two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. CPR/First Aid, QMAP, de-escalation, and Hilltop Transportation certifications are preferred. Employment is subject to background checks and health clearances, including a tuberculosis skin test, influenza vaccination, and other required vaccinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus one year of related work experience, two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to complete required background checks and health clearances, including a tuberculosis skin test, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification.
• De-escalation training.
• Hilltop Transportation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s values and Life Adjustment Program standards, including setting boundaries and being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Organize and facilitate recreational activities on and off the Bacon Campus, including preparing for outings and supporting residents during activities.
• Load and unload residents for transportation and drive them to and from offsite activities using handicapped-accessible vehicles, including vehicles seating up to 12 people.
• Communicate resident and staff needs to support customer service and residents’ overall well-being, including the well-being of their natural supports, staff, and vendors.
• Use behavior-management techniques in accordance with individual resident care plans and report health or behavior concerns and changes to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly; certified medication-administration staff must maintain records according to applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living—including toileting, walking, meal support, medications, and transfers—in accordance with individual care plans, on and off campus, including during overnight activities.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect each resident’s dignity, confidentiality, privacy, and rights.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and report damaged equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Perform housekeeping as needed to keep the Fitness Center and surrounding grounds clean, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, removing trash, stocking supplies, disinfecting, and cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas.
• Support fellow staff with recreational and exercise activities, including planning, facilitating, cueing, and documenting.
• Assist in other roles as needed due to census and staffing requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work making a positive impact in the community and the lives of others.
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit employees’ needs.

What This Job Offers

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