Resident Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of two-year prior experience working in a residential setting
• Supervisory experience required
• Strong oral communication skills and strong writing competency required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Experience working with people with disabilities highly desirable

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Spanish or other non-English language skills and/or American Sign Language skills a plus
• Computer Literate a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees the overall operation of the front desk of the single building security area and as needed in the family building in the absence of the assigned resident aide manager
• After hours on-call responsibilities required
• Responsible for the training and supervision of the Full Time /Part Time /Per Diem Residential Aides.
• Reports on building/operation related issues to our program partners
• Creates and amends front desk schedule
• Responsible for coverage of call outs and time off requests
• Reviews daily logs in FAMCare data system
• Ensures front desk staff follow all safety procedures which include the entry/exiting of individuals, facility rounds, and documentation of concerns, and incidents
• Reviews front desk incident reports to ensure accurate documentation of facts and follow up all incidents and reports to Program Director and Director of Social Services
• Assists in the up keeping and maintenance of all front desk systems including ID systems, cameras and monitors
• Assists in emergency response and crisis management as needed
• Responsible for maintaining a training log for staff
• Responsible for fire drills and maintenance of fire drill log book
• Provide supervision to all residential aides and complete performance evaluations
• Participates in all required training/meetings such as CPR, First Aide, CPI, DV 101, Disability and ADA regulations
• Assists BFL HR Department with interviews for Resident Aide positions and assist with checking references
• Works closely with the Program Director, Director of Social Services and social worker staff
• Assists with light housekeeping tasks such as snow removal, sweeping, mopping, trash removal as needed

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Plan, Paid vacation, Sick days, Personal days, Paid National Holidays, and more.