Overnight Resident Assistant- Float

Center for Youth Services • City of Rochester, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Resident Assistant Float provides on-site engagement and support in a strength-based and mutually respectful manner. The position supports the Center for Youth's residential programs, which provide emergency and independent-living supports and services to runaway and homeless youth, children, and families in crisis. The role works primarily at the Devonshire Apartment program and provides coverage at other residential sites as needed. The team's goal is to provide emergency and transitional care in a safe, respectful environment and help youth and families address the issues that led to homelessness so they can secure and maintain stable housing.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 28.5 hours per week, Thursday through Saturday, from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The pay rate is $20 per hour. Offers may be contingent on a background check and a driving record and automobile insurance that meet agency carrier requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field and two years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Valid driver's license.
• Crisis prevention and intervention skills.
• Significant knowledge of LGBTQ+ and trafficked youth.
• Knowledge of counseling approaches and techniques.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities.
• Liaise with overnight intake and on-call staff.
• Prevent and intervene in crises and conflicts, and respond to them.
• Transport youth to school when needed.
• Provide staff coverage at other residential programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely program records.
• Maintain the facility and grounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level