Residential worker job description
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Example residential worker requirements on a job description
Residential worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in residential worker job postings.
Sample residential worker requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Sample required residential worker soft skills
- Compassionate and patient
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Residential worker job description example 1
Pressley Ridge residential worker job description
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
+ Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
+ Prescription coverage
+ Dental and vision plans
+ Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
+ Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
+ Wellness incentive (up to $250)
+ 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
+ Free life insurance and AD&D
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
+ Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional supports the students who reside in our residential cottages and assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring individual and group service plans and procedures during program hours that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completion among youth in an assigned group.
Essential Responsibilities
+ Facilitates therapeutic, life skills, and recreationalactivities
+ Builds and maintains positive relationships with students
+ Provide direct supervision of youth
+ Manages conflict and facilitates group and individualproblem-solving
+ Maintains written records
Qualifications
+ Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required. Applicants not meeting the minimum ASL proficiency are required to complete coursework and meet the minimum proficiency after hire.*
+ Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
Working Conditions
+ Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing (with the exception of Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf) and a moderate to high level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
+ Environmental Factors. Indoors/Outdoors: Residential treatment facility, school, home, community.
+ Working Hours. 40 hour week, variable schedule based o
Qualifications
Education
Required
+ Bachelors or better in Human Services
Experience
Required
+ Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Preferred
+ 1 year: Working with children/families.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Pressley Ridge Benefits
The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
+ Free single medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
+ Prescription coverage
+ Dental and vision plans
+ Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
+ Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
+ Wellness incentive (up to $250)
+ 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
+ Free life insurance and AD&D
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
+ Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional supports the students who reside in our residential cottages and assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring individual and group service plans and procedures during program hours that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completion among youth in an assigned group.
Essential Responsibilities
+ Facilitates therapeutic, life skills, and recreationalactivities
+ Builds and maintains positive relationships with students
+ Provide direct supervision of youth
+ Manages conflict and facilitates group and individualproblem-solving
+ Maintains written records
Qualifications
+ Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required. Applicants not meeting the minimum ASL proficiency are required to complete coursework and meet the minimum proficiency after hire.*
+ Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
Working Conditions
+ Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing (with the exception of Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf) and a moderate to high level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
+ Environmental Factors. Indoors/Outdoors: Residential treatment facility, school, home, community.
+ Working Hours. 40 hour week, variable schedule based o
Qualifications
Education
Required
+ Bachelors or better in Human Services
Experience
Required
+ Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Preferred
+ 1 year: Working with children/families.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024