Overnight Resident Assistant- Float

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking an Overnight Resident Assistant Float to support youth across multiple residential sites from the Devonshire Apartment program.

This part-time role focuses on on-site engagement, safety, and strength-based support to youth and their families in crisis. You will supervise daily activities, coordinate with on-call staff, and help with records, transportation, and coverage for other sites, with a schedule of Thursday through Saturday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and maintain program records.
• Liaise with overnight intake and on-call staff.
• Crisis prevention/intervention, response, and intervention.
• Transport youth to school when needed.
• Provide coverage for staff at other residential programs.
• Maintain facility and grounds.
• Background checks and driving record/insurance requirements.

Skills

Crisis prevention

LGBTQ+ youth knowledge

Counseling approaches

Time management

Literacy and communication

Community resources

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field

2 years' experience OR equivalent combination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Job description

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

Salary: $20.00 per hour