Residential Support Staff

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

10d

About The Position

Pioneer Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to help people with disabilities and seniors obtain independence and dignity by creating opportunities for participation in the community using our four pillars of service: A place to live; affordable housing and specialized homes A place to learn; vocational training, ABA therapy & community living supports programs A place to grow and play; Pioneer Trails camping and recreational programs A way to get there; one of the largest transportation fleets on the lakeshore Pioneer Resources is a great place to work! Members of our team are an energizing mix of veteran staff from over 40 years of experience to those only recently discovering their passion for helping others. Our workforce respects the diversity of the people we serve and those we serve alongside. Pioneer Resources offers a rewarding work experience that strategically meets the needs of our community while fostering employee success with personal fulfillment and work-life balance. As an employee of Pioneer Resources, you will have the unique opportunity to touch the lives of those in your community every time you come to work! The Residential Support Staff assumes responsibility for providing support, care, treatment, and development of residents in a variety of settings, including licensed adult foster care group homes (general or specialized), transitional training residence and housing for semi-independent living.

Requirements

The ability to attend initial and ongoing training, and monthly staff meetings. Most training will be conducted during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm); however, some training may be necessary outside of regular business hours.
The ability to read and write English and the ability to comprehend written instructions and record information.
The capacity to work alone or in a team with intermittent supervision.
The ability to work respectfully and courteously with a wide variety of individuals.
Solid reasoning skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Basic computer skills.
Must pass all required background checks, physicals, and drug screens. If the background check reveals disqualifying information, employment shall be terminated unless the disqualifying information was successfully appealed as inaccurate, expunged or set aside.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing hands-on assistance for individuals in a residential setting is preferred, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

Ensure that residents are granted all rights and respect due them.
Help the residents create and maintain a comfortable, homelike environment.
Assist residents as needed in meeting their goals as outlined through the individual plan of service, including assistance with: Social skills and community integration opportunities.
Grooming and hygiene needs, including bathing, toileting and dressing.
Daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and laundry.
Accompany residents to appointments, skill building or community integration programs, and various activities as assigned.
Administration of medications and treatments.
Food preparation per individualized dietary needs.
Performing a variety of housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning and laundry.
Documentation on a variety of both paper and electronic forms, including medication and treatment administration sheets, daily logs, program data, progress notes, incident reports, and vehicle pre-trip logs.
Other duties as required or assigned.