Overnight Resident Assistant

Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, disabilities and beliefs.

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.

Schedule: Full time, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10pm-8am

Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in human services, education or related field and 1 year relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of experience and education
• A valid Driver's license

Skills:

• Strong communication and literacy skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office & Internet Explorer

Pay Rate: $19- $21 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities