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Residential Assistant

Southeastern Directions for Life

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: 28 days ago

Job Description

Southeastern Behavioral Health has an immediate opening for a full-time or part-time Residential Assistant at our Cayman Court Assisted Living Program working with adults with severe mental illness. Southeastern's mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world."

Hours for the position are day or evening shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays. Excellent benefits.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Residential Assistant monitors and supports residents with their day-to-day needs as well as direct care. Responsibilites include scheduling and transportation for appointments, completing assessments, personal care, medicaiton assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, recreation, and socialization. The RA will assist the Residential Manager with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous psychiatric or assisted living experience benefical, but not required. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeastern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Requirements
High School diploma, or equivalent
Current Driver's License and automobile insurance along with a good driving record.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
Southeastern Directions for Life
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605-336-0510

 

At Southeastern: Directions for Life we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy
• Medical and Dental Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
Feeling Secure
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Work/Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave and Other Leave