What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Worker position at Human Services Center?
Join our team at Human Services Center!
We are looking for a dedicated and caring individual who has a passion for helping others!
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Must possess a current and valid Driver’s license/ reliable transportation
- Must Pass a Physical examination upon hire and bi-annually
Job duties:
- This is a direct service non-administrative position under the supervision of the Residential Supervisors.
- Continually evaluates each resident regarding their mental health and behaviors. Assists in recording this information in required documentation. Provides relevant information to other staff regarding the status of each resident.
- Participates as a team member in providing a therapeutic environment in each residential setting. Residential workers follow through with clinical directives of medical and supervisory personnel.
- Residential Program Worker assists and monitors the daily activities of the residents including:
- Assists with and provides recreational/social activities
- Preparing all meals
- Providing laundry services
- Providing housekeeping services
- Assist, if necessary, with personal hygiene
- Assist with menu preparation
- Assist in the distribution of medication
- Oversees general health care as well as social and personal interactions
- Assist with and coordinates transportation needs
- Observes and reports, orally and in writing, on individual and group behaviors.
- Concentrates on assigned homes, but assists in all homes when needed.
- Maintains home in a clean, safe and secure condition.
- Reports any operational or resident problems to the supervisor.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Attends staff meetings, conferences, and learning sessions as required.
- Acts as liaison between residents and other staff members.
- Communicate with the staff to coordinate/share responsibility for barn activities, gardens, greenhouses, kennel and other program related operations related to the rural nature and the specific vocational features of each environment.
- Performs other related work and duties as required or requested by the Executive Director and/or his designee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.55 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19