Part - Time Residential Assistant at Burke Center – Lufkin, Texas

Position #: P #550
Location: Diboll Group Home - Diboll, TX
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Hours and days will vary
Pay Rate: $13.80 per hour

Burke is seeking a dependable and compassionate Part-Time Residential Assistant (RA) to provide care and training for individuals living in an ICF/IDD residential group home setting in Diboll, TX.

This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by assisting with daily living activities and helping maintain a safe, structured, and home-like environment. The RA works closely with a team of professionals to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for residents.

Reliable transportation is required.

• Supervise and assist with daily living activities

• Support residents in skill development and independence

• Promote a positive, respectful, and home-like environment

• Complete routine documentation and maintain detailed records

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the group home

• Collaborate with team members and other professionals

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Education (Required):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

License (Required):

• Valid Texas driver's license

• Driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator

• Six (6) months of experience in a direct care role

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Must be physically able to complete required training courses, including but not limited to:

  • Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)

  • CPR

  • First Aid

  • Defensive Driving

  • Van Driving

  • Required training modules

• Ability to complete accurate documentation and maintain detailed records

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to walk, stand, and drive regularly

• Adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills

• Hand and finger dexterity for documentation and daily tasks

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient

• Dependable and responsible

• Comfortable working in a residential care setting

• Able to follow structured policies and documentation standards

• A strong team player