Evening Resident Advisor — Youth Shelter & Housing

Covenant House International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical covering benefits

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Covenant House New York is seeking an Evening Resident Advisor to provide supportive services in a Transitional Housing setting for up to 20 youths aged 18-24. The role requires flexibility to cover sites around the Bronx, with responsibilities including supervision, safety checks, meal prep, and collaboration with case managers and staff.

The ideal candidate has high school education (Bachelor’s preferred), experience with at-risk youth, and a strong sense of empowerment and trauma-informed

Qualifications

• High School/GED with 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Able to work in scheduled Bronx site location.
• Experience working with at-risk youth is strongly preferred.
• Driver's license preferred; comfortable driving a 7-passenger van is a plus.
• Interest in working with youth who have experienced homelessness is required.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Responds to supervision and coaching in a positive manner.
• Excellent verbal, written, and problem-solving abilities; upbeat, creative demeanor.
• Flexibility in work schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Directly engages, supervises, and supports youth residing at the TIL site.
• Ensures the site and youths' rooms are clean and safe.
• Welcomes youth and orients them to site expectations and CHNY policies.
• Assists youth with preparation for the next day; monitor curfew and check-ins.
• Travel to various TIL sites in the Bronx as needed.
• Conduct room checks for youth safety across shifts.
• Monitor activities to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist in meal prep and post-meal cleanup with youth.
• Support ADLs and life skills like hygiene, laundry, and time management.
• Coordinate with facilities to maintain clean, safe spaces.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ETO system

Job description

Covenant House New York is seeking an Evening Resident Advisor to provide supportive services in a Transitional Housing setting for up to 20 youths aged 18-24. The role requires flexibility to cover sites around the Bronx, with responsibilities including supervision, safety checks, meal prep, and collaboration with case managers and staff.

The ideal candidate has high school education (Bachelor’s preferred), experience with at-risk youth, and a strong sense of empowerment and trauma-informed