Resident Advisor

Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Location 26645 West 6 Mile RD,Redford, MI, 48240,United States I.JOB SUMMARY AnIndependentLivingPlus(ILP)ResidentAdvisor(R.A.)promotesthewell-beingofyouthliving on campus as part of the agency’s Independent Living Plus program by providing supervision and support, teachingoflifeskillsidentifiedanddocumentedbytheLifeSkillsCoach,andcompletingrecordkeeping functions. II.DUTIES&ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS Serve as a member of the treatment team with the responsibility for ensuring each child successfully completes the goals set forth in their treatment plan. Provide leadership, guidance and support to residents by teaching independent living skills and using agency approved methods of de-escalation and crisis intervention as necessary. Appropriately model life skills to the youth in the program including, but not limited to assertiveness, communication, conflict management, problemsolving, and decisionmaking. Care for residents at all times; assess common areas to ensure safety of youth; assist residents with daily life activities; monitor youth participation with community resources for the benefit of youth’s employment, education, mentorship, and volunteerism. Collaborate with all necessary departments in planning for the group or its individual members and participate in making decisions. Work collaboratively with the Independent Living team to promote compliance with each Complete all necessary paperwork, logs, critical incidents and monthly reports. Use an agency vehicle to transport children, or conduct agency business, as necessary. Advocate, promote and practice cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions. Operate within the guidelines of the Employee Handbook, program Operation Manual and agency policies and procedures. Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision. Perform other duties as assigned by the Independent Living Supervisor. III.BASIC COMPETENCIES Educationand Experience Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired.Bachelor’sdegreeinarelatedfield preferred. 1-3yearsofexperienceworkinginhumanserviceswithseriousemotionaldisorder(SED)at-risk youth males between the ages of 16 – 19 preferred. Knowledge Requirements: Thebehaviorpatternsofat-riskyouthandmethodsofmodifyingbehaviorandmotivatingyouth towards their goals. Basicindependentlivingskillssuchasmoneymanagement,homemanagementandeducation planning. SkillsandAbilities Needed : Relatetoyouthandgaintheirrespectand confidence. Utilizede-escalationtechniquestocontrolyouth behavior. Attendagencytrainingsandmaintainnecessary certifications. Effectivelycommunicateverballyandin writing. Respectclient’srightstoself-determinationand independence. Appropriatelyhandlephysicalandemotionalbehavioroftheyouthsthatmayinvolve adversarial or hostile situations. Demonstrateexcellentlisteningskills,patienceandtoleranceof differences. Respondtocommoninquiriesorcomplaintsfromclientsorcare providers. Actasaresourcetohelpguideanddirectclientsto independence. MaintainavalidMichigandriver’slicense;meetunderwritingstandardswhiledriving agency vehiclesand/ortransporting clients. IV.JOBSETTINGANDPHYSICAL DEMANDS Workisperformedintheoffice,treatmentandresidentialfacilities,andworksites.Frequenttravelmay involve exposure to seasonal weather conditions, unsanitary living conditions, communicable diseases and unsafe environments. Duties may require contact with persons who are hostile or abusive, or with children who are upset and confused. The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee will typically encounterduringanormalshift.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions. V.OTHER INFORMATION MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, nationalorigin,disability,sexualorientation,veteranstatus,oranyotherprotectedcharacteristicsas established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Furthermore,thisdescriptionisasummaryoftheresponsibilities,duties,skills,experience,abilities,and qualificationsassociatedwiththisposition.Itisnotanexhaustivelistandmay bechangedatanytimeat the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS or the employee may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr