The Resident Advisor supports AFG’s mission and its goal of transitioning clients from residential care to independent living or family reunification. The Residential Advisor is responsible for overseeing and training participating residents on shelter routines to ensure they understand expectations and follow procedures.
Shifts available:
Full-time position (32 hours)
Key Responsibilities:
• Welcome new residents to the shelter by conducting intakes and orientation. Make certain each new resident completes a physical.
• Provide hands-on independent life skills training (e.g., cooking, cleaning, performing chores, grocery shopping, maintaining hygiene, etc.).
• Meet weekly with caseworkers for assigned clients to discuss issues and progress. Review goals and assist in developing appropriate objectives.
• Mentor and spend time with clients to provide support, review progress towards goals and ensure needs are met. Act as a support system; offer a listening ear. Take residents on outings.
• Help clients prepare for classes and appointments. Assist clients with transportation needs.
• Respond to client’s medical needs including distributing medications, arranging needed medical treatment/advice and facilitating access to emergency care.
• Grocery shop, label/stock food, prepare and serve meals and snacks. Encourage healthy living.
• Conduct house meetings, activities and educational forums, as assigned.
• Facilitate informal group activities and problem-solving among clients, as needed.
• Encourage effective and appropriate parenting skills; provide list of community resources.
• Reinforce and carry out AFG’s disciplinary policy and procedures.
• Facilitate successful shift exchange at the beginning and end of each shift. Update logs and input required paperwork. Complete all forms associated with intake and discharges.
• Respond to callers seeking service from our 24-hour crisis line.
• At night, conduct rounds every 15-30 minutes. May complete a detailed cleaning of the facility.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
Demonstrated Abilities:
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to consistently adhere to prescribed protocols
• Must demonstrate dependable attendance
• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks
• Ability to attend meetings and events which may occur outside your regular work schedule
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of supplies and donations on a regular basis
Required Qualifications:
• HS diploma is required with some coursework in a social work or human services field preferred
• Six months to 1 year of experience working with adolescents or young adults
• Good written and oral communication skills, diplomacy and tact
• Must possess a current driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation
• Requires basic computer software and data entry skills
• May be trained to perform some of the key responsibilities listed above
Resident Advisor • Detroit, MI, US
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