Resident Advisor

West Chester PA

16 March, 2021

9:02 AM

Description

Resident Advisor (West Chester) Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. We are currently looking for a qualified applicant to fill the following position: Resident Advisor ($14.00) (FT/PT) & Hiring Bonus ($250) Job Description: To provide quality supervision to assigned youth during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging youth, planning activities, and supporting youth life skills. Successfully engage youth in implementing their individual plan 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. KEY FUNCTIONS: Administer medication to assigned youth in compliance with regulations.Provide or facilitate transportation for youth.Meet with the youth according to program requirements to model and practice activities of daily living skills with youth, including, but not limited to: academic and career planning, permanent relationships/mentoring, housing/household maintenance, priority setting, money management, and health and wellness. OTHER DUTIES: Understand and adhere to Valley Youth House policies, practices, and procedures.Build genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and help youth achieve their desired futures.Attend and actively participate in team meetings. QUALIFICATIONS: A mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior. Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.Minimum of high school diploma or GED required, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred. Valley Youth House (VYH) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VYH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the agency has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. VYH expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.