Relief Resident Assistant

The 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.

Overview:

The Chrysalis House is a group home where young pregnant or parenting teens age 16-21 receive basic support including housing, counseling, and parenting training for up to 18 months. The Resident Assistant will monitor and provide support for residents in the event the On-Site Support Staff and/or Skill builders are unavailable for personal emergencies or scheduled vacation.

The Relief Resident Assistant position provides on-site engagement and support that is strength-based and mutually respectful. The team's ultimate goal is to provide emergency and transitional care and support to families in crisis and homeless youth in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues that led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately secure and maintain a stable living environment.

Schedule: Part time. Hours for this position are flexible and depend on the needs of the program.

Location: Chrysalis House

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

• Maintain accurate and up to date records on bedroom/curfew checks and incidents

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Human Service/ Education or related field AND 1 year related experience OR equivalent combination

Skills:

• Strong literacy and communication skills

• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office

• Intermediate knowledge in Internet Explorer

Pay Rate: $17 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities