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Residential Assistant

Burke Center
Lufkin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Location: Diboll Group Home - Diboll, TX
Position Number: P #368

About the Role

Location: Diboll Group Home - Diboll, TX
Position Number: P #368

About the Role

Burke is seeking a Residential Assistant (RA) to provide care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential group home setting. This role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, supporting active treatment programs, and maintaining a safe, structured, and home-like environment.

What You'll Do

  • Supervise and assist with daily living activities
  • Support the Day Programmer in delivering active treatment services
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment
  • Complete required documentation including activity notes, progress notes, and medication inventory
  • Support individuals in developing life skills and independence
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation
  • Dependable and able to work varying shifts

What Helps You Stand Out

  • Six (6) months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Experience in a direct care or residential setting
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Key Skills

  • Direct care and client support
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Time management and reliability
  • Documentation and attention to detail
  • Problem-solving and adaptability

Work Schedule

  • Weekly schedule varies:
  • 2 days: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • 3 days: 10:30 PM - 9:00 AM

Salary

  • $30,850 annually

Why Burke?

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals build independence and thrive in a supportive residential environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burke does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

Burke is seeking a Residential Assistant (RA) to provide care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential group home setting. This role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, supporting active treatment programs, and maintaining a safe, structured, and home-like environment.

Salary : $30,850

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