Resident Assistant - Transitions at Sawyer County; WI – Hayward, Wisconsin

Title: Resident Assistant – Day Shift

Location: Hayward, WI

Facility Type: Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) – Mental Health Focus

Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Every other Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults!

Sawyer County Health and Human Services' mission is to respond to the health and safety of Sawyer County residents and promote the self-sufficiency and general welfare of the individual and community. Join our dedicated and mission-driven team as a Resident Assistant at Transitions House and enjoy the rewarding opportunity to see your essential work positively impact those around you every day.

Transitions House, a program of Sawyer County, is seeking a dependable and compassionate Resident Assistant to support adults in a residential/day program setting. This role focuses on providing daily support, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's Degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred. One year of experience in a residential treatment setting is also preferred. In addition, candidates must:

· Possess or obtain within a specific timeframe the required certifications, including Medication Administration, Fire Safety, First Aid, and Standard Precautions (specific to Wisconsin CBRFs).

· Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

· Background Check: Ability to pass TB test and caregiver background checks.

A career in Health and Human Services allows you to apply your talents where they’re needed most, and the range of benefits we offer means you’ll be recognized for your efforts. These include:

· Comprehensive benefits package including: vacation time, sick time, paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability insurance; life insurance; ambulance insurance, and more.

· Training, development, and promotional opportunities

· Options of Health Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account, and/or Flexible Spending Account

· Pension plan via the Wisconsin Retirement System

· Beginning wage range of $20.00 - $24.00/hour, DOQ

Please note: This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. It presents highlights of the position’s scope and function and the candidates’ requirements and rewards.

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Sawyer County Position Description

Title: Transitions Resident Assistant - Day Shift

Location: Hayward, WI

Facility Type: Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) – Mental Health Focus

Department: Sawyer County Health and Human Services

Reports to: Transitions House Manager

Hours per week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Every other Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

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Position Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Transitions House Manager, the Resident Assistant (RA) provides critical daily support to adults living with chronic mental illness and/or substance use disorder in a licensed CBRF setting. This role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment while teaching independent living and personal care skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Mental Health Support: Assist with implementing individualized care plans, providing emotional support, and recognizing behavioral changes. Encourage residents to voice concerns and facilitate referrals to clinical staff when necessary.

· Skill Teaching: Work alongside residents to build independence in daily tasks like grocery shopping, meal preparation, budgeting, and household maintenance.

· Medication Management: Accurately administer and document medications according to state regulations and facility protocols.

· Direct Care: Prompt residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility.

· Crisis Intervention: Respond effectively to behavioral or medical emergencies, following facility disaster and safety plans.

· Documentation: Maintain thorough records of resident progress, medication adherence, and behavioral symptoms.

· Community Integration: Transport or assist with transportation to and from medical appointments and community-based recreational activities.

· Meal Preparation: Provide light meal preparation and assistance with meals as needed

Education and Experience:

Experience: 1 year in a residential treatment setting is preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's Degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications:

· Must possess or obtain within a specific timeframe the required certifications, including Medication Administration, Fire Safety, First Aid, and Standard Precautions (specific to Wisconsin CBRFs).

· Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

· Background Check: Ability to pass TB test and caregiver background checks.

Work Environment:
This facility operates 24/7/365, requiring availability for various shifts (AM/PM/Overnight), including rotating weekends and holidays.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Traits, and Abilities:

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Patience

· Ability to exercise sound judgement in high-stress situations

· Personal and professional integrity

· Collaboration skills

· Maintain confidentiality

· Accuracy in recording facts

· Implementation of trauma-informed care principles in all aspects of work

· Interact with the needs of people with different cultural, environmental, and social backgrounds

· Treat all residents with dignity and respect

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

· Access and use agency-provided or private means of transportation

· Work within agency philosophy, purpose, and objectives

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Duties:

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record, and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data. Ability to counsel and mediate. Ability to persuade, convince, and train others.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing duties. Ability to drive. Ability to conduct fieldwork outside of the office. Ability to observe and evaluate conditions in home and community environments, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to make judgements. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, keyboard, telephone, fax machine, calculator/adding machine, and photocopier. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing movements requiring moderate skill, such as typing. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work in safe conditions where exposure to environmental factors, such as repetitive keyboard use, poses minimal risk of injury.

CLOSING STATEMENT

This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating the responsibilities, duties, and skills of the position. The duties listed above are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the county and the employee, does not alter the at-will employment relationship between the county and employee, and is subject to change by the county as the county's needs and the position's requirements change.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating, or education and experience; oral interview and reference check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of state and federal background checks as required by law for child welfare positions.

Sawyer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with representatives of Sawyer County.