Residential Support Staff - Part time - 2nd Shift

Position Overview

Residential Support Staff – Part time – 2nd Shift – 24 hrs/week. Cares for individuals with disabilities in a residential environment including activities within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocates for those served on personal, family, and community levels.
• Observes and documents changes in the physical and mental condition of those served.
• Administers first aid and simple nursing procedures as needed.
• Ensures the privacy and dignity of those served and reports any suspected abuse or neglect.
• Transports individuals to and from community locations using an agency vehicle or personal vehicle as needed.
• Administers programs to individuals and documents progress, as prescribed.
• Assists in meal preparation, cleaning, small home repairs and light residential maintenance duties.
• Provides hospitality to all visitors at the residence.
• Explores opportunities for community participation possibilities for those served.
• Responds to health risks or any hazardous condition(s) and communicates potential risks using the agency hierarchy.

Required Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED.
• Language Skills: Ability to document statistics, prepare correspondence, and communicate effectively with various groups and individuals. Must be able to read, understand, and follow instructions and policies.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to make decisions and reason through situations ensuring the welfare and safety of individuals served.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a valid MI Driver's license.
• Other Qualifications: Must maintain an acceptable driving record per MOKA's current vehicle insurance carrier's criteria, possess good moral character as defined by the state of Michigan, and be at least 18 years of age.
• Physical Demands: Occasionally required to exert 50-120 pounds of force (when assisting in lifting an individual with help), frequently in excess of 50 pounds, or constantly 10-20 pounds to move objects or assist clients. The physical demands exceed those for medium work.
• Work Environment: Primarily indoors in a residential setting, which may include offices, stores, or social activity locations. May involve exposure to outdoor conditions during home maintenance, transporting, or outing activities.