What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Training Advocate (RTA) position at Wendell Foster?
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Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Residential Training Advocate for our Intermediate Care Facility to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
What matters to you:
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Double time pay for holiday hours worked
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
- 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
- One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
- Tuition reimbursement program available
- On the job training
- Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year
What matters to us:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
- Possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) preferred
- Currently possess or able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
- Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals
- Involvement in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of the staff in their cottage
- Support our individuals direct care needs including, but not limited to:
1. Getting dressed
2. Assisting with baths and showering
3. Toileting and hygiene needs
4. Feeding
5. Assist with walking and/or wheelchair mobility
6. Occasionally prepare meals and snacks per dietary card
7. Frequently lift and/or move 50lbs; occasionally lift and/or move 75lbs while assisting a person with movement or direct care
Other important information:
- Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person