Residential Assistant

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC•San Benito, TX

4d•$14 - $15

About The Position

A Residential Assistant at Sunny Glen Children’s Home is in charge of overseeing daily operations at the Supervised Independent Living home. They will oversee the ordering of supplies and determine the needs for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. They will maintain household records, assign rooms, and assist residents with problem-solving or refer them to counseling resources.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
GED or High School Diploma required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record
Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.
The employee must regularly exert up to 25 pounds of force (mopping, lifting groceries, moving furniture, cooking, etc.) and occasionally be able to perform a restraint on youth weighing up to 200 lbs.
Must be able to frequently maintain visual and auditory supervision of multiple children.
The employee must be able to make quick decisions, tolerate frustration, and be able to always balance mental toughness with compassion.
The employee must be able to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Child-care agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe transitional candidates to detect and observe unusual behavior.
Be a positive role model for those in care.
Uses strong organizational skills.
Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
SGCH retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
Counsel students in the handling of issues such as family, financial, and educational problems.
Hold regular meetings with each resident.
Compile information such as resident’s daily activities and the quantities of supplies used to prepare required reports.
Chaperone group-sponsored trips and social functions.
Order supplies for the home.
Assign a room to residents.
Provide transportation or escort for expeditions.
Sort and distribute mail.