Resident Life Assisant- Temporary

Living Alternatives PRC•Champaign, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Life Assistant (RLA) builds supportive relationships with Merci's Refuge (MR) residents while sharing the overnight and/or weekend coverage responsibilities with other volunteer team members. The RLA may also help facilitate evening program activities and hold residents accountable to house rules. This is currently a temporary position for 16 shifts over the next couple of months, totalling 160 hours.

Requirements

Demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in actions and attitudes, showing evidence of spiritual maturity.
Exhibits a strong commitment and dedication to the Gospel and to the sanctity of human life, affirming life and never referring or advising a woman to have an abortion.
Display a readiness and willingness to share the Gospel in word and deed, engaging in spiritual conversations and discipleship opportunities.
Provide spiritual leadership, discipleship, encouragement and direction for staff, volunteers and clients.
Agree with and uphold the LAPRC Mission, as well as all corporate statements and policies of LAPRC and MR.
Self-motivated; ability to carry out responsibilities independently.
Demonstrate the corporate values of Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Compassion.
A minimum of a high school education or GED is required.
Able to efficiently use computers and email.
Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Family Services, Christian Ministry, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with teenage or young adult women in a group setting preferred.
Experience in planning and facilitating a class or support group preferred.

Responsibilities

Spend the night at MR on assigned evenings and attend to resident needs until shift is over or emergency situations have been properly addressed.
Build rapport and supportive relationships with residents.
Model healthy behaviors, interpersonal interactions and Christian values.
Provide accountability to residents for following rules.
Follow all emergency safety procedures regarding weather, security and resident physical or psychological emergencies.
Properly record compliance of safety procedures and all unusual incidences.
Ensure the facility is locked before lights out.
Provide transportation if needed.
Adhere to all of the Policies and Procedures of LAPRC and MR.
Maintain a clean and organized living space.
Other duties as assigned.