- Salary
- $18 – $20/hr
- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Essential Functions of the Resident Advisor:
- To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities and supporting client life skills. successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
- Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
- Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
- Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
Minimal Qualifications for the Resident Advisor:
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED required, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, lived experience will be considered.
- An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program. Candidates with lived experience.
- Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
- Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
- Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
- Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
- Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
- Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
- Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
Physical Requirements of the Resident Advisor:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally.
- Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally.
- Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly.
If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.
Skills
Compliance