Residential Advisor/Direct Care Support

Peckham Inc. - Residential Advisor/Direct Care SupportResidential Advisor/ Direct Care Staff will provide a family atmosphere to six adult men with developmental disability. 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. Peckham is pleased to offer a retention bonus for this position. Eligible employees may receive: $250 after 90 days of employment, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and active employment status. $250 after 6 months of employment, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and active employment status. Main duties and responsibilities include: Comply with Adult Foster Care licensing rules, CMH policies and guidelines, House Guidelines, Peckham/House of Ruth handbooks, HUD 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, count controlled substances, safety drills, incidents, 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 HUD, Adult Foster Care License and Community Mental Health paperwork and reports Other duties and responsibilities include: Maintain safe and clean work environment Promote Peckham's vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards Other related duties as assigned