On-Call Resident Advisor: Shelter Mentor & Support

Alternatives For Girls; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternatives For Girls in Detroit, MI, is seeking an On-Call Resident Advisor to support residents transitioning to independent living or family reunification. Shifts include 3 pm–11 pm, 4 pm–12 am, and 11 pm–7 am, with duties such as intake, life skills training, and crisis response.

The role requires a HS diploma with related experience or coursework, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. Night rounds and various duties are included.

Qualifications

• HS diploma 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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new residents to the shelter by conducting intakes and orientation.
• Provide hands-on independent life skills training (e.g., cooking, cleaning, performing chores, grocery shopping, maintaining hygiene).
• Meet weekly with caseworkers for assigned clients to discuss issues and progress.
• Mentor and spend time with clients to provide support, review progress towards goals, and ensure needs are met.
• Help clients prepare for classes and appointments. Assist clients with transportation needs.
• Respond to clients’ 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 a 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.
• 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.

Skills

Independent work

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma with social work coursework

Job description

Alternatives For Girls in Detroit, MI, is seeking an On-Call Resident Advisor to support residents transitioning to independent living or family reunification. Shifts include 3 pm–11 pm, 4 pm–12 am, and 11 pm–7 am, with duties such as intake, life skills training, and crisis response.

The role requires a HS diploma with related experience or coursework, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. Night rounds and various duties are included.