What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant - Cayman Court position at Southeastern Directions for Life?
Southeastern Behavioral Health has an immediate opening for a full-time Residential Assistant at our Cayman Court Assisted Living Program working with adults with severe mental illness. Southeastern's mission is 'empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world.'
Hours for the position are evening shifts (1:30pm - 9:30pm), and overnight shifts (9pm - 7am), every other weekend, and rotating holidays.
JOB SUMMARY: The Residential Assistant monitors and supports residents with their day-to-day needs as well as direct care. Responsibilities include scheduling and transportation for appointments, completing assessments, personal care, medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, recreation, and socialization. The RA will assist the Residential Manager with other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous psychiatric or assisted living experience beneficial, but not required. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision employer sponsored plans
- Company paid long term disability and life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Ancillary benefits for accident, hospital, and critical illness
- Benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- 403B retirement with a discretionary company match
- EAP – three visits free per year
- Flex Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
- 8 hours of vacation accrued per month in the first year, 10 in the second, 12 in the third through fifth, and 14 each month after
SEBH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.