Residential Advisor/Direct Care Support

Peckham, Inc.•Charlotte, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Residential Advisor/ Direct Care Staff will provide a family atmosphere to six adult men with developmental disability. This position will be responsible for following compliance standards for Adult Foster Care licensed facilities and ensure a safe and caring environment for residents. Direct Care Staff must have the stamina to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each resident.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 month of experience
Must maintain an unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and possess a satisfactory driving record per the company auto insurance
Reliable transportation
Ability to travel to offsite locations 40% of the time
Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, company and group home curriculum trainings

Responsibilities

Comply with Adult Foster Care licensing rules, CMH policies and guidelines, House Guidelines, Peckham/House of Ruth handbooks, HUD guidelines (including performance of safety drills such as fire, tornado, electrical, flood, etc).
Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion with residents including appropriate confidentiality practices
Maintain records such as resident person-centered plan updates, daily activity logs, House log notes/daily logs/CMH log notes, medication administration records, count controlled substances, safety drills, incidents, meal preparation sheets, and case notes etc.
Promote and encourage cooperation, self-esteem, self-direction, independence and normalization in all interactions with residents
Provide opportunity for resident development of positive social skills
Supervise, protect, and assist with resident personal care as specified in the resident assessment plan
As specified in the resident assessment plan, provide direction and opportunity for growth and development of independence; including involvement in educational, employment and day programs
Promote/plan and facilitate resident leisure and recreational opportunities including community-based activities
Foster resident relationships and a sense of family to include relatives and friends
Meal preparation in compliance with dietary considerations
Dispense medications as prescribed
Monitor sleep hours for resident safety and accountability
Housekeeping, general home maintenance, and laundry
Transport residents to appointments, and other activities
Oversee any required rehabilitation exercises
Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate
Prepare HUD, Adult Foster Care License and Community Mental Health paperwork and reports
Maintain safe and clean work environment
Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
Other related duties as assigned