Resident Advisor
2 weeks ago
Responsibilities & Duties
Care & Supervision: Provide on-site monitoring, care, and supervision to mentally ill residents. Assist in the development and implementation of individualized client needs and service plans. Help implement schedule of residents and respond helpfully to their problems and needs. Provide emotional support and encourage residents with their personal projects. Supervise residents in taking medications, as per physician instructions. Ensure compliance with house rules and regulations. Provide crisis intervention and perform timely care procedures, as needed.
Group Activities: Assist with organizing and supervising group recreational, social and cultural activities and outings.
Instruction: Provide modeling and instruction for residents in daily living skills such as personal care, interpersonal relations, domestic skills, utilizing community resources, budgeting, shopping, and maintaining an orderly home environment.
Transportation: Help schedule and provide transportation for residents to medical, dental, and other appointments. Provide transportation for group outings.
Meetings: Participate in staff meetings and training activities, as required.
Other: Maintain client confidentiality. Report any unusual situations or problems to the supervisor without delay. Perform other duties as needed.
Work Hours & Benefits
? Full-time position, non-exempt
? Working Days: Monday through Friday
? Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
? Working Hours: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
? Vacation and Sick accrual.
? 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Qualifications & Requirements
? Minimum of 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience providing services to the mentally ill or other populations required American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency strongly considered.
? Valid California driver's license, reliable automobile, and good driving history, as demonstrated by DMV record check.
? Be in good health, and be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing duties, as verified by recent health screening & TB tests.
? Be of good character and have no criminal record, other than minor traffic violations, as verified by fingerprinting and criminal background checks.
? Good written and verbal communication skills, personal characteristics of warmth, enthusiasm, sense of humor, responsibility, and respect for others.
