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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