RESIDENT ADVISOR - PART-TIME

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AT YOUTH CONTINUUM!

At Youth Continuum, we're a small but impactful organization dedicated to providing safe housing and essential services to Connecticut's most vulnerable youth. Serving 500 young people annually, we offer the state's most comprehensive support for those facing homelessness or transitioning from the child welfare system to independent living. We're proud to lead efforts to end youth homelessness through collaboration and innovative service delivery. If you're passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Resident Advisor—Part-Time—to work with at-risk youth in the New Haven, CT, area.

 

We have a part-time position available. 

SHIFTS:

• Friday and Saturday, 4pm-12am
• Sunday and Monday, 3pm-11pm

PAY RATE: $20.31

 

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within Youth Continuum and across the Clifford Beers Community Health Partner Affiliate Network.
• Supportive work environment and company culture.
• Health and wellness benefits, such as medical with an HSA employer match, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with an employer match.
• Generous vacation and paid time off policies.
• Employee assistance programs or wellness initiatives.
• A chance to make every workday an opportunity to ensure that the area's most vulnerable youth have a safe bed, critical support services, and a path to independence.

JOB SUMMARY: To be a key member of the program team participating in the care, behavioral intervention, and support of group home youth.  Share responsibility for all aspects of client supervision and daily programming. Implements program goals and behavioral interventions as set by the Program Director. Provide documentation to support program participation. This position works in collaboration with Program Personnel, Community Resources and Families to provide opportunities for development for all clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Includes the following, but other duties may be assigned):

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Maintain accountability for client location at all times and have knowledge of and implement all Agency policies and procedures governing program operation including:  client supervision, key control, and emergency procedures.

• Monitor client behavior and implement Agency/Program disciplinary procedures as needed.

• Document all shift activities and incidents in program log.

• Resolve client problems and handle all emergency situations in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of all client records and information.

• Implement maintenance and sanitation policies and monitor program assets.

• Attend staff meetings and participate in on-going Agency training.

• Attend supervision sessions with immediate supervisor.

• Complete additional client paperwork, maintain files and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Transport and supervise youth in off-grounds activities including recreational and educational/vocational activities and medical appointments.

• Complete head counts and rounds of facility and document in program log.

• Inspect clients’ rooms, facility, common areas and outside perimeter on a daily basis to include alarms, doors, window and door locks, lighting and fire safety equipment.

• Responsible for ensuring program cleanliness is maintained.

• Administer and record client medication per DCF medication administration guidelines.

• Supervise and assist in the preparation of client meals, cleaning, and life skills activities (i.e. job searches).

• Provide individualized crisis intervention and problem solving.

• Provide activity planning and supervision.

• Contact with community resources as needed.

• Use and application of program’s behavioral reward system.

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.

• Support the spiritual and cultural diversity of clients served.

• Ensure clientele conform to the safety/security needs of the program.

• Appropriately represent the Program/Agency in community situations, i.e.  Court, DCF meetings, School functions, Appointments.
• Monitor, supervise, plan and facilitate group activities.

ALL SHIFTS ARE AWAKE SHIFTS.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A Bachelors Degree and at least 6 months of related experience with at risk youth, or Associates Degree and minimum 4 years experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  

• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately in English, both verbal and written.

• Ability to communicate in multiple languages.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to pass the Department of Children and Families Medication Administration course.

• Ability to effectively administer petty cash for program operations.

REASONING ABILITIES:

• Ability to make sound decisions in times of crisis.

• Ability to work within a chain of command structure.

• Ability to work collaboratively with service provision team.

• Ability to understand role differentiation between staff and client.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• DCF Medication Administration Certification

• First Aid/CPR Certification

• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification

• A current CT Driver’s License

• Maintain a clear driving record

• Maintain a clear criminal record

• Maintain a clear DCF abuse and neglect record

• Initial TB screening

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to transport self and/or others to meetings, appointments and any agency function.

• Ability to provide physical intervention to youth in crisis utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

• Ability to operate and transport others in agency vehicles.

• Ability to work overtime when mandated.

• Ability to provide assistance to clients in activities of daily living.

• Frequent/intermittent walking, standing, sitting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of hose an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to adapt to an active community based, youth centered environment.

• Ability to adapt to schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the program.

• Ability to self-motivate and self-monitor to ensure the flow of program routine.

• Ability to work with and be understanding of the diversity of staff and clientele.

• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and moderate noise level.

ALL SHIFTS ARE AWAKE SHIFTS

Come join TEAM-Youth Continuum!

Salary : $18 - $20