Resident Engagement Specialist - Life Adjustment Program
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. The role assists the Resident Engagement Supervisor in organizing, promoting, and facilitating activities and services that encourage healthy, activity-enriched lifestyles across seven dimensions of wellness: social, intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and vocational. The position involves facilitating recreational activities on and off the Bacon Campus, transporting residents in handicapped-accessible vehicles, supporting residents during activities and activities of daily living, following individual care plans, communicating resident and staff needs, and completing documentation. It also includes maintaining professional boundaries and resident dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and rights; caring for equipment and supplies; assisting with cleaning and upkeep of the Fitness Center and surrounding grounds; and supporting staff with recreational and exercise activities. Other duties may be assigned in response to census and staffing needs. The specific schedule is part-time, Friday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The starting wage range is $17.85 to $18.75 per hour. Hilltop describes the workplace as supportive and inclusive and offers professional and personal development opportunities. Candidates must complete required background checks and health clearances before joining the team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus one year of related work experience, or two years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Complete the 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 conduct consistent with Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program values, 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 such as swimming, hiking, biking, and fishing.
- Drive residents to and from offsite activities using handicapped-accessible vehicles, including buses accommodating up to 12 people.
- Communicate resident and staff needs to support customer service and the well-being of residents, their natural supports, staff, and vendors.
- Use behavior-management techniques in accordance with each resident’s care plan 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 transferring, in accordance with individual care plans, both 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 maintain the Fitness Center and surrounding grounds, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, trash removal, stocking supplies, disinfecting, and cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and facility areas.
- Support fellow staff with recreational and exercise activities, including planning, facilitating, cueing, and documenting.
- Assist in other roles as needed based on census and staffing needs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others.
- Part-time and full-time schedules are available; this specific position is part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
