Mission

It is the mission of Area Residential Care to empower people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life.

Values

Area Residential Care is committed to the following values that support our vision and mission statement.

• Every person has rights and the responsibilities associated with them.
• Every person is to be treated with dignity and respect.
• Every person has unique needs and preferences that influence the choices he or she makes about his or her life and services.
• Every person is to be provided the opportunity to live, work and participate in recreational activities in the community as the natural environment.
• Every person is to be provided with encouragement, opportunity and supports to live life to the fullest.
• Every person is to be given the opportunity to provide direct feedback on his or her satisfaction with services, and given a prompt response to concerns.

At Area Residential Care, we believe that every individual has the opportunity to live, work, and participate in a supportive and accessible community. To  achieve our vision, we  work as a team to empower people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life.  

What You Do:

• Guide, train, and assist consumers  in a supported community living setting with their daily program activities and life skills. Includes involvement in community outings.
• Assists individuals as necessary to complete food purchasing and preparation, do laundry, complete household duties, and complete hygiene activities including showering/bathing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Advocates for and teach individuals served on how to exercise their rights and on how to be safe.
• Ensure data is recorded promptly and accurately in regards to contact notes, incidents, etc.
• Use a variety of techniques to modify behavior within the home, including physical restraint if necessary.
• Pass medications to individuals served following all policies and procedures after completing agency sponsored training.
• Assist individuals with making and/or being present at medical/dental appointments as necessary.
• Maintain positive, appropriate relationships and effective communication with individuals served, agency staff, members of the community, and service providers.

What You Need:     

• High school diploma/G.E.D. 
• No  direct-care experience required- we will train!
• Ability to comprehend basic medical and life-skill programs
• Basic computer ability to type and process notes
• Ability to lift 20lbs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to physically prompt, escort, and physically restrain individuals served
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record required for most positions
• Requires certification for passing medications upon completion of agency sponsored training
• Successful clearance of criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen

What We Offer:

• Full time staff receive Life, Health, Dental and Vision Insurances, 401k with employer contribution, Accrued disability time
• Paid Time Off after 90 days for full time and part time I staff
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• An opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact every day in a fun and upbeat family work environment!

 Area Residential Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)