Resident Advisor -FT

Valley Youth House•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Requirements

An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
High school diploma or GED required.
Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software).
Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Nice To Haves

One-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, lived experience will be considered.
Creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
Familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
Be on-site, engage clients, plan activities and support client life skills.
Successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program
Competitive compensation package
Paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits
401(k)-retirement plan with company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA)
Health and wellness programs
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement program
Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
401k -6% match
Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training
Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC