RSS/DSS Full-Time for A.K. Group Home

JOB TITLE:   RSS/DSS Full-Time for A.K. Group Home (40 Hours Split-Shift)   

Caring Matters will be hiring a Full-Time Residential Direct Support Staff for the A.K group home. The work schedule is as follows:

Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am; 2:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Refer below to the Job Description for complete responsibilities/duties.

• Applicants must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); and
• Hourly Wage: Starting at $9.75 per hour; HOWEVER, will be increased based on Experience, Graveyard Differential, etc. 

FLSA STATUS:   Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Assisting individuals in performing activities of daily living (i.e., grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, housekeeping), while promoting the achievement of maximum independence;
2. Educating and supporting individuals in all self-help skills, as well as skills deemed significant by the individual and his/her Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);
3. Implementing all treatment plans as determined and designated by the individual and IDT (i.e., Individual Support Plans, Training Objectives, Behavior Support Strategies, etc.);
4. Assistance with medications and performance of Nurse-delegated tasks;
5. Supervision of individual’s safety and security;
6. Advocating for individual’s rights;
7. Assisting individuals in attending their goals;
8. Promoting positive self-concept through encouragement and positive reinforcement;
9. Communicating significant factors regarding each individual’s treatment to the person designated to coordinate services for the individual(s); and
10. Documenting individual’s daily activities, as well as recording progress or lack of progress pertaining to objectives and goals.

WORKSKILLS

1. Positive interpersonal skills
2. Good communication skills
3. Good written skills

EXPERIENCE

1. 18 years of age
2. Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
3. Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or Equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This position may require high physical demands such as bending, lifting, and stretching (i.e., supporting adults in bathing, changing adult briefs, lifting/transferring non-ambulatory individuals)