Relief Resident Assistant

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. operates the Arnett House as a transitional living program for homeless youth including LGBTQ+ and trafficked youth, with a Relief Resident Assistant providing on-site engagement and support in a safe, respectful environment.

This part-time role requires flexibility, strong literacy and communication skills, and the ability to set boundaries while helping residents resolve issues and adhere to program rules.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Service/ Education or related field and 1 year related experience.
• Equivalent combination acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform client checks (health and safety) and curfew checks as needed.
• Set house alarm system by designated time as needed.
• Provide guidance and support with inter-personal issues as they arise between residents.
• Monitor resident's adherence to program rules and expectations.
• Provide participants with access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lock-outs.
• Respond to resident emergencies and alert Supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries and trustworthy relationships.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records on checks and incidents.

Skills

Literacy

Communication

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Service/ Education or related field

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 Arnett House is a transitional living program for homeless youth that identify as LGBTQ+ or trafficked youth.

The Relief Resident Assistant 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.

Schedule: Part time. Hours for this position are flexible and depend on the needs of the program.

Location: Arnett House

Responsibilities

• Perform client checks (health and safety) and curfew checks as needed
• Set house alarm system by designated time as needed
• Provide guidance and support with inter-personal issues as they arise between residents
• Monitor resident's adherence to program rules and expectations
• Provide participants with access to the house and their bedrooms in the event of lock-outs
• Respond to resident emergencies at Chrysalis House as indicated by program procedures and alert Agency On-Call Supervisor when appropriate
• Possess sound judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Is youth positive, friendly, engaging and can foster a sense of trust
• Maintain clear professional boundaries
• Maintain accurate and up to date records on bedroom/curfew checks and incidents

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Service/ Education or related field AND 1 year related experience OR equivalent combination

Skills

• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Intermediate knowledge in Internet Explorer

Pay Rate: $17 per hour

Salary: $18.50 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities