What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant position at Spaulding Academy & Family Services?
Our Residential team at Spaulding Academy & Family Services is seeking Residential Assistants to support students, ages 4-21 years old, with neurological impairments (that include autism, intellectual disabilities, emotional disorders) and behavioral challenges of those who have experienced significant trauma, abuse or neglect.
This position is primarily to provide direct care during non-school hours to students who live on our campus. The role encompasses the supervision and engagement of students, implement objectives and behavioral support plans. You will teach daily living skills, community integration and socialization to our students as well as participating and engaging students in all residential activities. Lots of overtime is available once you are trained!
Key requirements and qualities to be successful in this role include:
- applicants are required to be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
- compassion, reliability and personal integrity is a must
- consistent follow through with treatment strategies to help our students achieve their highest level of success
- CPR/First Aid, Professional Crisis Management and other Trauma-focused certifications are required, but can be obtained through Spaulding training programs
- experience working with developmentally and/or emotionally challenged individuals is helpful, but we are willing to train individuals looking for a career that will change lives
- must have the ability to transport our students (in Spaulding vehicles) to planned activities.
Spaulding is a leading provider of educational, residential, therapeutic and community based programs and services for families, and children and youth. Our campus is located on over 500 acres in Northfield, NH and welcomes boys and girls from around the state of New Hampshire and beyond.
Spaulding proudly supports staff wellness by offering a robust benefits package and paid time off plan, including floating holidays, free meals and coffee daily in our dining hall, employee appreciation events through the year, and beautiful walking trails throughout our spectacular campus. To apply for the Residential Assistant positions, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@ spauldingservices.org. Or visit our website to access our application.
We invite you to visit our informative website at www.spauldingservices.org to learn more about how we support our exceptional students and their families toward a successful future.
Spaulding Academy & Family Services is committed to maintaining a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Do you meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years of age?
- Do you currently live in New Hampshire? If no, what is the time frame for you to move to New Hampshire?
- Were you referred to Spaulding by a current staff member? If yes, who?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
- professional Human Services: 1 year (Preferred)
- professional Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
