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Resident Assistant, Scranton (PT various shifts available)
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Resident Assistant, Scranton (PT various shifts available) Show Map
Location
421-423 Smallacombe Dr, Scranton, PA, 18508, United States
Job Category
Developmental Services, Resident Assistant
Employee Type
2-Part Time BE
Contact information
Name
Becky Snyder
Phone
570-341-4518
rsnyde@allied-services.org
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
Administratively responsible to the Supervisor and/or the Assistant Supervisor on duty, the Resident Assistant is responsible for carrying out the assigned programs to individuals of the Intermediate Care Facility Program (ICF/ID). A minimum of 85% of work-time is spent in direct individual contact. Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served.
Type of supervision exercised:
none.
Jobs reporting to this position:
none.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check. Must pass post-job offer pre-placement physical exam; and initial and subsequent annual TB screenings. CPR certification must be obtained and maintained. Must adhere to established company/program policies and procedures and regulations relating to safety and infection control. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with individuals on caseload, families, outside agency representatives and program staff. As determined by facility and work schedule, valid USA driver's license may be required for frequent and unscheduled travel to fulfill position responsibilities, i.e., individual programming, transport, and appointments. Must successfully complete Allied's Driver Training Program, as stated by policy #2.43. Knowledge of counseling skills and behavioral intervention techniques required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Medium work: duties require exerting 25-50 lbs of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25 lbs or force frequently (approximately 33-66% of shift). Position involves working in twisting, squatting, and bending positions throughout shift. Must be able to assist with individual transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilet facilities, ambulation difficulties, and seizures. Position involves implementing IBP's and crisis intervention i.e., physical redirection, restraint, and techniques for protection of self and others. Sight, hearing, and speech sufficient to effectively communicate with individuals is required. Must have ability to attend to various emergency and other individual medical needs in various program locations as situations demand. Must be able to travel to various program locations as needed.
ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS
Position required occasional crisis intervention. Position involves occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Position involves frequent work in and around bathroom/shower areas where floors may be wet.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in residential settings for developmentally disabled individuals. Position involves participation in indoor and outdoor activities during all seasons of the year. Occasionally environment may be noisy and distracting.