Overnight Resident Assistant

The Overnight RHY Resident Assistant (RA) Float position provides on-site engagement and support that is strength-based and mutually respectful. Residents are approached from an asset-based perspective so that staff can form partnerships that help identify issues, concerns, and needs and then the strategies required to address them. The team's ultimate goal is to provide emergency and transitional care and support to families in crisis and homeless youth in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues that led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately secure and maintain a stable living environment. The Overnight RHY RA Float position works out of the TLP Devonshire Apartment program, where it provides support and coverage at the other residential sites as needed. This includes transporting youth from the emergency shelter to school when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Supervision of daily activities
• Liaison with overnight intake and on-call staff
• Crisis/conflict prevention/intervention, response and intervention
• Transportation of youth in personal or agency vehicle
• Maintenance of accurate and timely program records
• Maintenance of facility and grounds
• Promotion of positive team interactions throughout the agency
• Active participation in individual and group supervision
• Attendance at staff meetings, as appropriate with schedule
• Development and pursuit of professional development
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field or an equivalent combination of education and 2 years of experience is recommended. Driver's license is required.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.