Resident Assistant (Float)-TLP

Center for Youth Services•Rochester, NY

1d•$20

About The Position

The Center for Youth's multiple transitional living programs (TLP); Arnett House, Chrysalis House, New Beginning House, and the Devonshire Apartments, all provide independent living supports and services to homeless youth ages 16-24 7 days a week and all year round. The TLP Resident Assistant (RA) Float position provides on-site engagement and support that is strength-based and mutually respectful. Residents are approached from an asset-based perspective so that staff can form partnerships that help facilitate the identification of issues, concerns, and needs and then the strategies required to address them. The ultimate goal of the team is to provide transitional care and support to homeless youth in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues which led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately, secure and maintain a stable living environment. The TLP RA Float position is based at the TLP Devonshire Apartment program, and provides support and coverage at the other TLP sites as needed. This is a full-time, 12-month position. 35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Youth friendly and positive
Calm and objective in crisis situations
Sensitive to the cultural issues and needs of youth from diverse backgrounds
Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., youth, peers, referral sources, law enforcement)
Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed and assigned
Positive youth development
Serving LGBTQ+ and trafficked youth
Counseling approaches and techniques
Adolescent development and issues
Residential services
Group facilitation and training methods
Community resources
Crisis prevention, intervention skills and resolution
Verbal and written communication
Time management
Multi-tasking
Social, recreational activities
Meal preparation, housekeeping and the maintenance of facility and grounds
A Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field OR an equivalent combination of education AND 2 years' experience is recommended.
A valid NYS driver's license
A driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier
Regular access to a motor vehicle or reliable transportation
Automobile insurance at the level of $300,000 per accident/$100,000 per person Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage
A telephone

Responsibilities

Supervision of daily activities
Liaison with Intake and the Counseling teams
Individual support and mentoring
Development and supervision of social, cultural and recreational activities
Crisis/conflict prevention/intervention, response and intervention
Maintenance of accurate and timely program records
Research, development and facilitation of age-appropriate basic life skills and independent living skills trainings
Maintenance of facility and grounds
Daily meal planning and preparation
Promotion of positive team interactions throughout the agency
Active participation in individual and group supervision
Development and pursuit of professional development
Representation of the agency on community committees, coalitions