What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Resident Assistant position at Center for Youth Services?
The hours are as followed : Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday : 10 : 00pm- 8 : 00am
OVERVIEW : Chrysalis House is a maternity group home for pregnant or parenting runaway and homeless young women ages 16 -21. Staff will utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to working with youth. The program includes independent living skill building, case management and opportunities to strengthen permanent connections with their family and community. Aside for responding to emergencies during the night, overnight staff duties will include routinely engaging the residents in the evening as well as in the morning in order to ensure they are prepared for the day.
The Chrysalis House Overnight Resident Assistant will be on-site and available to provide support and supervision to Chrysalis House clients and their children from 10pm-8am Mon-Fri and on weekends and holidays. Awake rate 10pm - 12am and 6am - 8am, sleep rate 12am - 6am. This is a (12) twelve-month position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :
- Perform client checks (health and safety) and curfew checks as needed;
- Set house alarm system by designated time as needed;
- Provide guidance and support with inter-personal issues as they arise between residents;
- Monitor resident's adherence to program rules and expectations;
- Provide participants with access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lock-outs;
- Respond to resident emergencies at Chrysalis House as indicated by program procedures and alert Agency On-Call Supervisor when appropriate;
- Possess sound judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Is youth positive, friendly, engaging and can foster a sense of trust;
- Maintain clear professional boundaries;
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on bedroom / curfew checks and incidents; and
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS :
A minimum of an Associate's Degree in human services, education or a related field; and 1-year experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience.
In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.
COMPUTER SKILLS RECOMMENDED
Microsoft Office- Advanced
Internet explorer- Advanced
Salary : $19 - $21
