Residential Advisor (2nd Shift)

Y.A.P.A. Apartment Living Program Inc•Mohnton, PA

9h•$0 - $17

About The Position

The Residential Advisor provides direct oversight of Members’ residential living arrangements to promote safety, cleanliness, and a recovery-oriented environment. The role supports and documents Members’ self-administration of medications and provides assistance with activities of daily living, treatment-plan interventions, facilities tasks, transportation, and assigned groups. The position also requires timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record and incident reporting in accordance with organizational policies. The Residential Advisor is expected to engage Members with compassion, dignity, respect, and a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed approach. The Advisor collaborates with the Treatment Team, seeks consultation or supervision when needed, and reports observations that may indicate a need for additional treatment or support. This position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Valid, non-commercial driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to operate company vehicles in accordance with safety regulations.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to perform physical restraint techniques in emergency situations; specific training in crisis de-escalation and proper restraint methods is required.

Responsibilities

Rove and inspect residences and provide Member activities-of-daily-living support as needed.
Assist with facilities and medication-management activities, including fire and disaster drills, residential and medication-room checklists, van checklists, refrigerator temperature logs, and medication reconciliation forms.
Implement and document Member interventions and progress related to medication and activities-of-daily-living compliance as described in treatment plans.
Complete incident reports in accordance with organizational policies and processes.
Document Member interactions in the Electronic Health Record using DAP format by the end of the covered shift.
Facilitate or co-facilitate assigned groups and complete documentation within 24 hours.
Support transportation of Members as directed by the Program.
When assigned, observe Member alcohol and drug screenings and document observations by the end of the covered shift.
Provide daily oversight and coaching of daily living activities, including observing Members’ self-administration of medication.
Support Members in developing socialization, communication, conflict-resolution, de-escalation, and crisis-support skills.
Assist with meal planning, menu development, food shopping, and meal preparation.
Encourage and support health and home-safety practices.
Help Members navigate public transportation services.
Complete continuing education requirements aligned with regulatory compliance.
Attend individual supervision sessions and program meetings as scheduled by the direct supervisor.
Implement interventions and directives from the Team and report observations that may indicate a need for additional Member treatment or support.
Seek appropriate consultation from a Clinician or Psychiatrist, in conjunction with the Program Director, or obtain supervision when unsure how to support a Member.
Engage external parties and individuals professionally and provide positive customer service.
Perform physical restraint techniques in emergency situations to prevent immediate harm, following required training and facility reporting procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.