What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Resident Advisor position at ACTION-Housing, Inc.?
As Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality, affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957, we’ve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youths who have aged out of foster care.
To further our mission we are looking for a Part-time Resident Advisor.
Position Overview:
Job Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients in the program
- Teach daily living skills
- Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment
- Complete daily shift logs
- Ensure that program rules and expectations are being carried out
- Communicate building issues, equipment failures, safety concerns etc.
- Takes responsibility for daily and ongoing maintenance of the facility. Completes maintenance forms and follows through on repairs and other household maintenance issues.
- Teamwork: Maintain effective communication in speech and in writing. Participate actively as a staff member in groups scheduled during working hours. Maintain positive relationships with colleagues internally and externally, referral sources, client family members and the community.
- Provide crisis intervention support and follow up.
- Complete unusual & critical Incident Reports according to DHS procedure.
- Carry out building security checks at least four times per shift
- Check all floors and notify police, fire department, and “Revive for Independence” Resumption staff of any situation requiring immediate or prompt attention.
- Completion of agency required training
- Obtain and maintains certification in First Aid and CPR
- Establish/maintain relationships with ILP agencies in Allegheny County and Uptown community
- Maintain a professional representation of ACTION-Housing/” Revive for Independence” Resumption Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience with youth aging out of foster care.
ACTION-Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
The RA must be available to work evenings and weekends.
