Overnight Resident Assistant- Float

The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview:

The Center for Youth's multiple residential programs include Emergency Shelter for youth ages 12-17, Crisis Nurseries for children under 14, and Transitional Living Programs for youth and young adults ages 16-24. All provide emergency and independent living supports and services to runaway and homeless youth.

The Overnight Resident Assistant Float position provides on-site engagement and support that is strength-based and mutually respectful. The team's ultimate goal is to provide emergency and transitional care and support to families in crisis and homeless youth in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues that led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately secure and maintain a stable living environment. This position will work out of the Devonshire Apartment program, where it provides support and coverage at the other residential sites as needed.

Schedule: Part time 28.5 hours per week. Thursday-Saturday, 10:00pm - 8:00am

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of daily activities
• Liaison with overnight intake and on-call staff
• Crisis/conflict prevention/intervention, response, and intervention
• Transportation of youth to school when needed
• Support coverage for staff at other residential programs
• Maintenance of accurate and timely program records
• Maintenance of facility and grounds

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 2 years' experience OR equivalent combination
• A valid driver's license

Skills:

• Crisis prevention and intervention skills
• Significant knowledge of LGBTQ+ and trafficked youth
• Counseling approaches and techniques
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent literacy and communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

*All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving record & Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements.

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities