REPORTS TO:         Licensed Settings Coordinator FLSA STATUS:      Non-exempt   STARTING WAGE: $19.34 – $22.48 per hour; adjusted for relevant education and experience.. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support adolescents and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities served by the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research (GLCATR) Skill-Building Residential Program in the context of the established treatment plan to increase skills related to greater independence and community participation. Implement behavioral interventions for individuals served who demonstrate challenging behaviors, provide personal and/or medical assistance as needed, and teach/role model appropriate behaviors and daily living skills. Understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of persons receiving services and their families to support them as they make choices and progress toward their goals. Perform all duties in accordance with overall program goals, agency policy and procedure, and all applicable state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations. Implement responsibilities and other actions in accordance with ROI’s Core Values and Vision and Mission Statements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Establish a collaborative relationship with individuals served, families, and support professionals.
2. Implement relevant health and safety protocols, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, and behavior protocols.
3. Report to shifts, meetings, and trainings as scheduled and remain fully alert at all times
4. Teach and support individuals served to complete the following as independently as possible, and assist or perform these tasks if the individual cannot do so independently:

 

• Personal hygiene including: toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, and other personal hygiene tasks
• Personal assistance including: dressing, eating, communicating, and mobility.
• Housekeeping including laundry and cleaning living spaces.
• Meal assistance including planning meals, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and clean-up.
• Personal finance management including handling cash, accounting for purchases through receipts, ledgers and record keeping.

 

1. Teach and support individuals served in their development of:

 

• Skills related to social and leisure activities
• Safety skills for the home and community
• Appropriate friendships/other meaningful relationships
• Skills related to participating in community activities.

 

1. Complete documentation, including financial, billing, program, research, and agency-related data, as required by ROI policy and procedure and Supervisor’s instructions.
2. Provide input for developing individual program plans and implement such plans.
3. Administer medications according to ROI procedures.
4. Inform supervisor of problems or issues regarding individuals served or their environment.
5. Promote positive image of ROI/Great Lakes and maintain general upkeep of the workplace, equipment, and vehicles to ROI standards.
6. Advocate for and respect the rights of individuals served.
7. Display responsible, conscientious behavior, and use good judgment in making decisions.
8. Facilitate teamwork between all team members via open communication, responsibility sharing, and a cooperative attitude.
9. Demonstrate flexibility as work schedules are adjusted as necessary to meet the needs of the individuals served.
10. Transport individuals served as necessary if categorized as an ROI “driver”.
11. Comply with all laws and regulations regarding reporting suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable persons.
12. Embrace and support ROI’s philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness and anti-racism and work to ensure ROI's commitment to being an anti-racist organization.

      ROI reserves the right to modify this job description and any new job description rescinds prior job descriptions.   Residential Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at ROI, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on any protected class status. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all Policies and Procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discharge and all other terms and conditions of employment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   Please fill out all fields below. Resumes and/or cover letters may be attached and/or emailed to applications@resopp.org.