Residential Advisor/Direct Care Support

Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles. To ensure full consideration for a staff position, please attach a resume to your application so we can gain a complete view of your experiences Peckham Inc. - Residential Advisor/Direct Care Support SUMMARY Residential Advisor/ Direct Care Staff will provide a family atmosphere to six adult men with developmental disability. This position will be responsible for following compliance standards for Adult Foster Care licensed facilities and ensure a safe and caring environment for residents. Direct Care Staff must have the stamina to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each resident.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with Adult Foster Care licensing rules, CMH policies and guidelines, House Guidelines, Peckham/House of Ruth handbooks, HUD guidelines (including performance of safety drills such as fire, tornado, electrical, flood, etc).

Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion with residents including appropriate confidentiality practices

Maintain records such as resident person-centered plan updates, daily activity logs, House log notes/daily logs/CMH log notes, medication administration records, safety drills, incidents, meal preparation sheets, and case notes etc.

Promote and encourage cooperation, self-esteem, self-direction, independence and normalization in all interactions with residents

Provide opportunity for resident development of positive social skills

Supervise, protect, and assist with resident personal care as specified in the resident assessment plan

As specified in the resident assessment plan, provide direction and opportunity for growth and development of independence; including involvement in educational, employment and day programs

Promote/plan and facilitate resident leisure and recreational opportunities including community-based activities

Foster resident relationships and a sense of family to include relatives and friends

Meal preparation in compliance with dietary considerations

Dispense medications as prescribed

Monitor sleep hours for resident safety and accountability

Housekeeping, general home maintenance, and laundry

Transport residents to appointments, and other activities

Oversee any required rehabilitation exercises

Communicate with parents/guardians as appropriate

Prepare HUD, Adult Foster Care License and Community Mental Health paperwork and reports

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain safe and clean work environment

Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders

Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards

Other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Or 1 months of experience

Must maintain an unrestricted Michigan driver’s license and possess a satisfactory driving record per the company auto insurance

Reliable transportation

Ability to travel to offsite locations 40% of the time

Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, company and group home curriculum trainings

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

Click HERE (https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory) and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you

Click HERE (https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspx) and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you

Email us at careers@peckham.org

Call us at (517) 316-4000

Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:Human ServicesLocation:Charlotte, MIWorker Sub-Type:Staff Member