Residential Assistant at Burke Center – Lufkin, Texas

Location: Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P#374

Schedule: Split Shift

• Two (2) days per week: 2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

• Three (3) days per week: 10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Compensation: $30,850 annually

Burke is seeking a Residential Assistant (RA) to provide direct care and daily support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a residential group home setting. Residential Assistants play a vital role in promoting independence, safety, and quality of life by supporting daily living activities, implementing active treatment plans, and fostering a safe, respectful, and home-like environment.

This position involves hands-on support, collaboration with program staff, and consistent documentation to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care in compliance with Life Safety and Health standards.

• Provide guidance and supervision for residents during daily living activities

• Assist with and implement active treatment programs as scheduled

• Support the Day Programmer in providing structured activities and treatment

• Promote a safe, clean, and supportive group home environment

• Ensure compliance with Life Safety and Health standards

• Complete daily documentation, including activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports

• Complete additional documentation as required

• Transport residents as needed

Required: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Six (6) months of experience working in a direct care or human services role

• Valid Texas driver's license

• Driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to complete required employee training, including:

  • Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)

  • CPR and First Aid

  • Defensive Driving

• Ability to see, hear, speak, and communicate effectively

• Ability to walk, stand, and drive a vehicle

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Hand and finger dexterity for routine tasks

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing daily support in a respectful, team-oriented environment. Burke provides training, collaboration with experienced professionals, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in human services.