The Residential Aide assists in developing the therapeuticprogram and treatment plan by helping to create a therapeutic environment. Through direct service, the Residential Aidecollaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in achieving the goals of theresidential program and the clients who reside there.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes daily administrative functions in a timely manner
• Meets regularly with and documents resident progress
• Assist in maintenance of the unit(s)
• Assists in supervising residents with housekeeping tasks,repairs, ordering of supplies
• Prepares plans of actions and behavior sheets when necessary
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures for residentaide services
• Supervises residents on a daily basis per protocol
• Ensures adequate levels of supervision are met based onmaterial and physical needs of the resident
• Available for consultation on group issues, and helpsmaintain group milieu
• Attends and schedules progress review meetings
• Maintains availability for consultation and assistance asneeded by the residents
• Counsels residents in collaboration with residentialcoordinator(s)
• Provides behavior management, and reasonable expectations toresidents according to facility protocols and individual resident treatmentplans
• Assists in conflict resolution
• Facilitates each resident gaining insight and understandingof themselves and others through discussion of daily happenings and theirprogress in coping with the practical experiences and problems of living in thegroup/functioning in society

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences preferred
• One year relevant experience in a residential treatmentsetting highly preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (per state or clientrequirements)
• Current valid driver’s license (per state or clientrequirements)
• Crisis prevention course certified preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs