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$31k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Residential Assistant (RA)

BURKE CENTER

Occupation:

Home Health Aides

Location:

San Augustine, TX - 75972

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/25/2026

Expires:

10/22/2026

Job #: 17071647

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Experience

1 Month(s) DL

Required Language

English, Well Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . About the Role Burke is seeking a caring and dependable Residential Assistant (RA) to provide daily support and guidance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in a residential group home setting. As a Residential Assistant, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and home-like environment while assisting residents with daily living activities, active treatment, and personal growth. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll play an important role in promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for the individuals we serve. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, dependable, and committed to making a positive difference every day. What You'll Do

Provide guidance, supervision, and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care as needed

Provide active treatment according to individualized service plans

Assist the Day Programmer with scheduled active treatment activities

Promote a safe, positive, and home-like living environment

Ensure the residence meets Life Safety and Health standards

Complete daily documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports

Complete additional documentation as needed

Work collaboratively with clinical staff and other professionals to support resident goals

Education & Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate, dependable, and patient demeanor

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to providing quality care in a residential setting

Valid Texas driver's license required

What Helps You Stand Out

Six (6) months of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Experience in residential care, direct support, or caregiving

Knowledge of person-centered care and active treatment principles

Experience maintaining documentation and medication records

Key Skills

Direct support and caregiving

Active treatment implementation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Documentation and recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Organization and time management

Safety awareness

Compassion and problem-solving

Work Schedule

Rotating schedule

Two days: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Three days: 10:30 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Availability required Monday through Sunday due to the rotating schedule

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Texas driver's license required

Must successfully complete:

Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)

CPR

First Aid

Defensive Driving

All required Burke employee training

Driving record must be insurable by Burke's insurance administrator

Physical Requirements

Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to walk and drive as needed

Ability to perform tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity

Why Burke? At Burke, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them build independence, confidence, and everyday life skills. Join a compassionate team dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where every individual can thrive. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements. Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.