Alternative Living Concepts is currently looking to hire a Residential Advisor.
Duties:
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Provide companion support to individuals with retardation and other disabilities in a community home setting.
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Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Alternative Living Concepts policies and procedures and instructions from supervisory staff.
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Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported.
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Reports to Alternative Living Concepts supervisor.
Responsibilities:
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Supports the achievement of an individual’s personal outcomes.
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Implements individual’s Community Life Plans.
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Accompanies individuals on recreational and shopping trips with house staff.
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Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
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Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.
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Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.
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Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Alternative Living Concepts’ supervisor and attends general staff meetings.
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Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.
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Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.
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Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.
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Assumes other responsibilities as required.
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Will take individuals on doctors’ appointments, medication administration, and transportation of individuals in their own vehicle or agency vehicle.
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Receive medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.
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Complete chores according to the chore list.
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Follow all instructions, and/or policies and/or given by supervisory staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma, or associate’s, or bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
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At least 18 years of age. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TESTS.
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MUST PASS A DRUG TEST.
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MUST HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- Discrimination in employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex or age is PROHIBITED.
