Description

Schedule: Overnight Shift, 2 openings, Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday

Mission: The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Summary: Ensure the health and safety of students and the provision of quality residential
supports and services for students during overnight and early morning hours.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

•  Monitor overnight staff to ensure the safety of students and the implementation of student programs.
•  Conduct and record overnight rounds, at a minimum of twice per shift, of each residence.
•  Monitor staff performance and assist in yearly evaluation process.
•  Ensure employees adhere to all policies/requirements of The Guild for Human Services.
•  Administer and record individuals’ medications, in compliance with MAP.
•  Attend individual’s team meetings as requested.
•  Attend training as required.
•  Transport students to school/appointments.
•  Perform all functions of overnight staff in any Guild Residence.
•  Provide staff training to overnight staff as assigned.
•  Assist in conducting monthly meetings for overnight staff.
•  Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including weekends, holidays and inclement weather situations.
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.?Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportations of individuals.
• The ability to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI).

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred
• At least two years of experience in a direct-care facility, preferably in a residential setting with a similar population; education may be substituted for one year of experience
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory and administrative skills
• Undergo background record check process
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) certification or the ability to obtain MAP certification within first 90 days of employment

Summary

Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day.  Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

The Guild offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth