Relief Resident Assistant

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chrysalis House is a group home serving pregnant or parenting teens ages 16–21, offering housing, counseling, and parenting training for up to 18 months. The Relief Resident Assistant provides on-site engagement and strength-based, mutually respectful support when On-Site Support Staff and/or Skill Builders are unavailable due to personal emergencies or scheduled vacation. The role helps maintain a safe, respectful environment and supports emergency and transitional care for families in crisis and homeless youth as they work toward resolving the issues that led to homelessness and securing stable housing.

This is a part-time position with flexible hours based on program needs, located at Chrysalis House. Pay is $17 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Strong literacy and communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate knowledge of Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Perform health, safety, and curfew checks on residents as needed.
• Set the house alarm system by the designated time as needed.
• Provide guidance and support when interpersonal issues arise between residents.
• Monitor residents’ adherence to program rules and expectations.
• Provide participants access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lockouts.
• Respond to resident emergencies at Chrysalis House according to program procedures and alert the Agency On-Call Supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of bedroom checks, curfew checks, and incidents.
• Use sound judgment and problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Engage with youth in a positive, friendly manner and foster trust while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree