*Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.*
Work Skills Corporation - Residential Advisor/Direct Caregiver Support Professionals
SUMMARY
Residential Advisor/ Direct Care Staff will provide a family atmosphere to individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries. This position will be responsible for following compliance standards for Adult Foster Care licensed facilities and ensure a safe and caring environment for residents. Direct Care Staff must have the stamina to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each resident.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with Adult Foster Care licensing rules, CMH policies and guidelines, House Guidelines, WSC Residential handbooks, CARF guidelines (including performance of safety drills such as fire, tornado, electrical, flood, etc).
- Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion with residents including appropriate confidentiality practices
- Maintain records such as resident person-centered plan updates, daily activity logs, House log notes/daily logs/CMH log notes, medication administration records, safety drills, incident reports, meal preparation sheets, and case notes etc.
- Promote and encourage cooperation, self-esteem, self-direction, independence and normalization in all interactions with residents
- Provide opportunity for resident development of positive social skills
- Supervise, protect, and assist with resident personal care as specified in the resident assessment plan
- As specified in the resident assessment plan, provide direction and opportunity for growth and development of independence; including involvement in educational, employment and day programs
- Promote/plan and facilitate resident leisure and recreational opportunities including community-based activities
- Foster resident relationships and a sense of family to include relatives and friends
- Meal preparation in compliance with dietary considerations
- Dispense medications as prescribed
- Monitor sleep hours for resident safety and accountability
- Housekeeping, general home maintenance, and laundry
- Transport residents to appointments, and other activities
- Oversee any required rehabilitation exercises
- Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate
- Prepare CARF, Adult Foster Care License and Community Mental Health paperwork and reports
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain safe and clean work environment
- Promote Work Skills Corporations’s mission, vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
- Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
- Other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must maintain an unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and possess a satisfactory driving record per the company auto insurance
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to offsite locations
- Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, company and required curriculum trainings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Starting pay may be negotiable with related experience. For more information on compensation, please speak with Work Skills Corporation Human Resources team.
BENEFITS:
- Paid on the job training
- Join a diverse and caring team
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
WORK SKILLS CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. WSC provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:
caregiverinfo@wskills.com
- Call us at (810) 227-4868
- Visit us at: 100 Summit Street, Brighton, MI 48116 (M-F 8am - 4pm)
