Residential Advisor

Summit Trail Direct Care StaffSummit Trail is a 41-unit Permanent Supportive Housing Program for single and parenting young adults ages 16-24 who are at risk of homelessness or aging out of the foster care or juvenile justice systems. TransitionZ Program is a supportive program for consumers of Summit Trail. The program provides supportive housing to young adults with a mental health diagnosis and in need of independent living skills and supportive housing. TransitionZ Program aids consumers through a complete network of staff that includes Life Coaches, Resident Advisors, an Operations Manager, TransitionZ Program Manager and Program Director. Services are made available to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Summit Trail Direct Care Staff is responsible for the direct supervision of consumers and the daily operations of program services related to safety, supervision, consumer skill building and facilitation of Life Skills. Due to the varied life experiences and traumatic histories that our consumers bring to the facility, staff must not only provide adequate safety and supervision but also be actively engaged in the process of building relationships. Direct Care Staff must also have an overall means of collaboration, commitment, excellent problem-solving skills, all while providing a safe, genuine, caring and empathic environment.Role & ResponsibilitiesThe primary duties include but are not limited to the following:Provide positive role-modeling to consumersPromote self-esteemPromote healthy boundariesPromote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adultsReinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, safety)Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision makingAssessing consumer's history of trauma, strengths, and needsAware of ACE score and implications on service planningCoordinating Services and CollaborationMake necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e., Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges, and tech schools, etc.)Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers.Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumersCollaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumersProvide a safe, nurturing, caring atmosphere for consumersSchedule and coordinate medical, dental, vision and psychiatric appointments to meet standards of Performance Based ContractResponsible for school enrollment, IEP meetings and tracking attendanceTransport young people when necessary (i.e., school, work, doctor's appointments if Life Coaches are not available, urgent care, emergency room, etc.)Monitor the care of program facilities and equipment: organizing, cleaning, sanitizing. Household tasks and duties as assigned, or as needed, to promote a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.Assure safety in the community by monitoring and/or conducting apartment inspections.Assure consumers safety in the community by monitoring youth interactions, remaining mindfully attuned to escalating emotions, intervening with calming and de-escalation interventions and strategies to diffuse interpersonal tensions and as a last resort safely implementing MindSet restraint techniques to prevent harm.Plan and actively participate in activities to support and increase skills and competenciesWork as part of a team to identify needs and strategies to meet those needs. Implement identified strategies for youth to ensure needs are met.Help consumers manage food purchases to ensure food is balanced and nutritious, involving the consumers as appropriate to developmental age.Assure medical and behavioral health needs are met in a timely and efficient fashion.Administer medication to youth following CHRIS 180 medication policy.Aware of current safety plan for all consumers and able to implement.Participate in schedule and activities and Life Skill/Enrichment activitiesDocumentation RequirementsDocument daily shift duties, etc.Document Incident reports as needed.Performance and ConductMaintain confidentiality of consumer informationMaintain appropriate professional boundariesFollow the CHRIS 180 Code of EthicsFollow mandated reporting requirements of GA CodeSupport and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff, and other stakeholders always.Demonstrate Customer ServiceAlways promote a positive image of CHRIS 180 programs.Work as a contributing and collaborative team memberRespond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashionAnswer telephone calls and emails accordinglyRespond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashionWork with parents, education professionals, DFCS and DJJ workers, court officials and other stakeholders and a helpful and professional mannerMaintain Personal Information and TrainingAttend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled.Attend and participate in required trainings as scheduledMaintain required certificationsReview, understand and responsible to program policiesProvide documents in a timely fashion to Human ResourcesReport changes in status to HR as required by policyTotal Rewards for CHRIS 180Competitive SalaryCompetitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution planHealthcare insurance options including HMO or PPODental and vision insurance optionsShort term disability paid by CHRIS 180Basic life insurance 1x times your salaryEmployee assistance programFlexible spending account11 paid holidaysPTODiscounted college tuition for select colleges and universitiesHybrid/ in-office schedule based on department needsRequirementsThe Resident Advisor must be at least 25 years of ageAssociate or Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred (Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology)2 years' experience and a contiguous 10-year work experience history or able to explain gap in employment historyMust be proficient with office productivity software such as Outlook, Word, and ExcelMust have experience using simple databases and must be able to produce a business writing sampleSchedulePart-Time: Overnight, Weekends, and Rotating Holidays are Mandatory.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.