Residential Training Advocate (RTA)

Owensboro, KY

Full Time

Experienced

⭐️⭐️⭐️Voted Gold Best Place to Work in Owensboro in 2025, 2024, and 2021! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wendell Foster is looking for an energetic Residential Training Advocate (Night-Shift) to join our Intermediate Care Facility team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

We are hiring for both day and night shift!
Hours: 6:30AM- 6:00PM (days) 6:00PM- 6:30AM (nights) 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week + every other weekend
Night Shift Differential – Earn an extra $1.67/hour
8 Paid Holidays each year
Double Time for working holiday hours
PTO – Start earning paid time off right away
Full Benefits – Medical, dental, vision + pet benefits: Coverage starts 1st of the month after 60 days
403(b) Retirement Plan – 2% automatic company contribution & up to 3% matching after 1 year & 1,000 hours
Free Life Insurance – One-time annual salary coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free for you & your immediate family
Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future
On-the-Job Training – Learn as you go!
Employee Recognition Giveaways – All year long!

What matters to us:

High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
Minimum of 6 months experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) preferred
Currently possess or able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals
Involvement in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of the staff in their cottage
Support our individuals direct care needs including, but not limited to:
1. Getting dressed
2. Assisting with baths and showering
3. Toileting and hygiene needs
4. Feeding
5. Assist with walking and/or wheelchair mobility
6. Occasionally prepare meals and snacks per dietary card
7. Frequently lift and/or move 50lbs; occasionally lift and/or move 75lbs while assisting a person with movement or direct care

Other important information:

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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