Resident Advisor

Alternatives-For-Girls; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternatives-For-Girls in Detroit is seeking a Resident Advisor for a full-time, midnight shift role. You will support residents transitioning to independence, supervise shelter routines, and provide life skills training.

The position requires strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. The role involves intake processing, mentoring, transportation assistance, and coordinating with caseworkers.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; coursework in social work or human services preferred.
• 6 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.
• May be trained to perform some of the key responsibilities listed above.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new residents to the shelter and conduct intakes and orientation.
• Provide hands-on independent life skills training (e.g., cooking, cleaning, chores, grocery shopping, hygiene).
• Meet weekly with caseworkers to discuss issues and progress, and develop objectives.
• Mentor residents, provide support, review progress, and arrange outings.
• Assist clients with transportation needs and appointments.
• Respond to medical needs, distribute medications, and facilitate access to care.
• Grocery shop, stock food, prepare meals and snacks, encourage healthy living.
• Conduct house meetings, activities and educational forums as assigned.
• Facilitate group activities and problem-solving among clients.
• Encourage parenting skills and provide community resources.
• Update logs and complete intake/discharge paperwork.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Dependable attendance

Follow directions

Meeting attendance flexibility

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Casual Detroit, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1081

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Annually

THIS IS A MIDNIGHT SHIFT POSITION

FT: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 pm - 7 am

The Resident Advisor supports AFG's mission and its goal of transitioning clients from residential care to independent living or family reunification. The Resident Advisor oversees and trains participating residents on shelter routines to ensure they understand expectations and follow procedures.

Full-time position (40 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome new residents to the shelter by conducting intakes and orientation. Make certain each new resident completes a physical.
• Provide hands-on independent life skills training (e.g., cooking, cleaning, performing chores, grocery shopping, maintaining hygiene, etc.).
• Meet weekly with caseworkers for assigned clients to discuss issues and progress. Review goals and assist in developing appropriate objectives.
• Mentor and spend time with clients to provide support, review progress towards goals, and ensure needs are met. Act as a support system; offer a listening ear. Take residents on outings.
• 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. Complete all forms associated with intake and discharges.
• 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.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Demonstrated Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good decision-making and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to consistently adhere to prescribed protocols
• Must demonstrate dependable attendance
• Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks
• Ability to attend meetings and events which may occur outside your regular work schedule
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds of supplies and donations regularly

Required Qualifications

• HS diploma is 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
• May be trained to perform some of the key responsibilities listed above

Applicants must be at least 25 years old to meet the organization's auto insurance eligibility requirements