Residential Support - Full-time

Company: AVONDALE HOUSE
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides educational services to individuals with autism, including an adult day program, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities, employment services in order to assist individuals with learning job skills and residential homes for adults unable to live in their own home. This position will provide direct support to our residential program. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976. Work Shifts: Monday-Friday 4pm-12am Monday-Friday 12am-8am (AWAKE) Monday-Friday 12am-8am (SLEEP SHIFT PAY RATE IS $7.25 FOR SLEEP TIME AND $13 PER HOUR FOR AWAKE TIME) Job Duties: · Insures the smooth operation of the assigned residential home, through coordination of house duties and implementation of each individual's IEP/IPP. · Implements target goals and objectives as written on the individual's IEP/IPP. · Keeps daily data and records on each individual's performance. · Provides/supervises daily nutritional, health and hygiene care for all individuals assigned. · Daily correspondence to appropriate persons as needed. · Supervises self-administration of medication program. · Supervises recreational outings. · Participates in monthly house meeting as part of staff development requirements. · Attends all in-service training classes as scheduled. · Insures completion and entry into Reboot system of daily house documentation, to include but not limited to fire drill reports, daily progress notes, cleaning checklists, incident reports, medication administration, attendance records and other documents as required. · Maintains cleanliness of entire residence at all times. · Maintains organization of bedrooms, including closets and drawers. · Works with staff throughout Avondale House to meet the needs of each client. Requirements: Ability to work in a way that demonstrates Avondale House's Core Values: Commitment, Achievement, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing, and Growth. High school diploma or equivalent. At least 1 year of experience working in a residential setting, preferably with individuals with autism or related handicapping conditions. CPR certified. Patient, authoritative personality. Valid Driver’s License. Physical Requirements: Ability to implement CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs with assistance. Ability to stand on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, kneeling, pushing and pulling may be required in this position. Must be capable of physically restraining clients if necessary. Must be able to handle situations that may be stressful at times. Background Check Required The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management. Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.

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