What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Resident Advisor position at Family Services, Inc.?
Summary:
Ensures that victims reside in a harmonious and supportive environment that promotes their healing and safety. The part-time RA role typically fills 2-4 shifts per month, either 12 am - 12 pm or 12 pm - 12 am on weekends and/or holidays
Essential Functions:
- Manages shelter facility and assists in meeting the immediate needs of the residents, including the handling of emergencies that occur during shift
- Provides crisis intervention services and assists in the recovery process of victims by screening and assessing requests for services
- Maintains an inventory of food supplies and maintenance needs
- Assures quality service by being knowledgeable of and enforcing rules, regulations, legal requirements and community resources
- Maintains necessary records for programming and accountability
- Facilitates new resident orientation sessions
- Assists with the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility, including the sorting of donations, cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen or other shelter areas as needed
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with staff and external partners
- Promotes a positive image of the Agency by understanding and implementing available program services and abiding by a professional code of ethics
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, college experience preferred
- Minimum of one year experience in human services required
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred
- Demonstrated crisis intervention skills, knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault and an understanding and acceptance of regional social cultural, religious and economic differences
- Must be available to work hours necessary to accomplish the job. The Part Time RA role typically fills 2-4 shifts per month, either 12 am to 12 pm or 12 pm to 12 am on weekends and/or holidays.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Maintains physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: walking, bending, stretching, lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment.
- Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
- Requires valid driver’s license
Equal Employment Opportunity
Family Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. Family Services, Inc. shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the job and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job duties and responsibilities at any time with or without notice, based on the needs of the organization.
