Resident Advisor, Part-Time

CHRIS 180•Candler-McAfee, GA

2d•$15 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Trail is a 41-unit Permanent Supportive Housing Program for single and parenting young adults ages 16-24 who are at risk of homelessness or aging out of the foster care or juvenile justice systems. The TransitionZ Program is a supportive program for consumers of Summit Trail, providing supportive housing to young adults with a mental health diagnosis and in need of independent living skills and supportive housing. The program is supported by a network of staff including Life Coaches, Resident Advisors, an Operations Manager, TransitionZ Program Manager, and Program Director, ensuring services are available 24/7. The Direct Care Staff is responsible for the direct supervision of consumers and the daily operations of program services, focusing on safety, supervision, consumer skill-building, and facilitation of Life Skills. Given the varied life experiences and traumatic histories of consumers, staff must be actively engaged in relationship-building, possess strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, and provide a safe, genuine, caring, and empathic environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 25 years of age
2 years' experience and a contiguous 10-year work experience history or able to explain gap in employment history
Must be proficient with office productivity software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must have experience using simple databases
Must be able to produce a business writing sample

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field (Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology)

Responsibilities

Provide positive role-modeling to consumers
Promote self-esteem
Promote healthy boundaries
Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among youth and young adults
Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (e.g., manners, eating habits, safety)
Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision making
Assess consumer’s history of trauma, strengths, and needs
Be aware of ACE score and implications on service planning
Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs
Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers
Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum
Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities
Provide a safe, nurturing, caring atmosphere for consumers
Schedule and coordinate medical, dental, vision and psychiatric appointments
Responsible for school enrollment, IEP meetings and tracking attendance
Transport young people when necessary (e.g., school, work, doctor’s appointments, urgent care, emergency room)
Monitor the care of program facilities and equipment: organizing, cleaning, sanitizing. Household tasks and duties as assigned, or as needed, to promote a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
Assure safety in the community by monitoring and/or conducting apartment inspections
Assure consumers safety in the community by monitoring youth interactions, remaining mindfully attuned to escalating emotions, intervening with calming and de-escalation interventions and strategies to diffuse interpersonal tensions and as a last resort safely implementing MindSet restraint techniques to prevent harm
Plan and actively participate in activities to support and increase skills and competencies
Work as part of a team to identify needs and strategies to meet those needs. Implement identified strategies for youth to ensure needs are met
Help consumers manage food purchases to ensure food is balanced and nutritious, involving the consumers as appropriate to developmental age
Assure medical and behavioral health needs are met in a timely and efficient fashion
Administer medication to youth following CHRIS 180 medication policy
Be aware of current safety plan for all consumers and able to implement
Participate in schedule and activities and Life Skill/Enrichment activities
Document daily shift duties, etc.
Document Incident reports as needed
Maintain confidentiality of consumer information
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics
Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code
Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff, and other stakeholders always
Promote a positive image of CHRIS 180 programs
Work as a contributing and collaborative team member
Respond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashion
Answer telephone calls and emails accordingly
Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
Work with parents, education professionals, DFCS and DJJ workers, court officials and other stakeholders in a helpful and professional manner
Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled
Attend and participate in required trainings as scheduled
Maintain required certifications
Review, understand and be responsible for program policies
Provide documents in a timely fashion to Human Resources
Report changes in status to HR as required by policy