Shelter Residential Advisor - 3rd Shift

Description

General Summary:

The Youth Residential Specialist/Aide will participate in the daily planning routine by conducting admissions and discharges, assessing needs, assisting with linkage to assistance and stabilization of needs, supervising, monitoring, and engaging youth always.

The Youth Residential Specialist/Aide will provide supportive services and actively maintain the daily operations of youth shelter programming. The shelter programming will ensure there is a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for youth and co-workers by following all policies and procedures. Residential Specialists/Aide will provide case management and supportive services.

This position will require a comprehensive understanding of cultural and linguistic competencies in working with youth, family systems, and minorities from diverse backgrounds. The residential specialist should be capable of maintaining a flexible schedule, which may include on-call responsibilities and night shifts. All shifts are seeking to be covered, as this is a 24/7 operating facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coaches, and mentors’ youth during all activities on the unit and while on outings. Monitors the cleaning of rooms and voluntary chores, while building rapport and engaging youth in programming and life skills.
• Provides structure, discipline, and security by always engaging with and monitoring youth to ensure that their safety and rights are protected.
• Provide positive interaction with youth and demonstrate appropriate boundaries and practices.
• Collaborates with/develops a multidisciplinary team to meet the goals of youth and shelter programming.
• Completes all admission and discharge paperwork, security checks, and provides therapeutic interventions for youth and their families.
• Ensures that clinical records are complete, demonstrate medical necessity, and comply with program policy and procedure.
• Cleanliness of unit for that shift.
• Provides effective and efficient case management and/or outreach to youth who may need assistance as well as to public and private agencies who work with youth and families.
• Participates in regular training to advance knowledge, build skills, and flourish professionally.
• Attends all staff meetings unless otherwise excused by supervisor(s).
• Residential specialists will arrive at work before or at the scheduled shift time.
• The residential specialist will seek coverage for self when he/she is unable to make it into work or wishes to take a day off (this excludes extended day vacations).
• Completes all paperwork related to Connecting Kids to Meals.
• Enter all pertinent unit activity into the Shift Activity Log.
• Contingent residential specialists are required to work a minimum of three shifts per month to maintain their employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Specific/Individual Competencies:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills/ability to work as a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, write accurate notes, and comply with all confidentiality laws and ethical standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly to programming and consumers’ changing needs while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Demonstration of compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental values to “meet youth where they are,” and provide an environment that is safe, respectful, and empowering. Staff will work with youth to create change in their lives, as directed by the consumer.
• Demonstrate knowledge or background in working with community programs and youth/families that have been homeless, diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and/or Alcohol and other drug use, experienced trauma, and are seeking assistance from a professional to meet their needs.

Organizational Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
• Demonstrate teamwork.
• Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.

Position Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED plus 4 years of verifiable experience working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds and service providers who assist youth and families.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check, 5 panel drug test, TB test, be eligible to drive a company vehicle, and have a valid driver’s license.

Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO