Resident Advisor

Valley Youth House; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Pre-tax FSA

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House is hiring a Full-time Resident Advisor in Lancaster to supervise youth during evenings and weekends, including overnight shifts. You will support individual plans, apply trauma-informed practices, and help youth build life skills in a safe, structured setting.

Ideal candidates are 21+, with a high school diploma/GED, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic program. A valid driver's license and willingness to navigate stairs are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED. One year of experience with adolescents preferred.
• Must be 21 or older and able to align with independent living program goals.
• Good judgment and understanding of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks and assignments.
• Creative, flexible team player with diverse populations.
• Valid driver's license with vehicle insurance and inspection for daily transport.
• Annual motor vehicle clearance required to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in computer use and familiarity with Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality supervision to assigned clients during shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends on-site.
• Engage clients using their individual plan and positive youth development frameworks.
• Oversee site maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations and grant requirements; submit follow-up paperwork.
• Address and report crises or incidents according to agency protocols; develop safety plans as needed.
• Attend trainings and complete required hours annually as per funder and licensing regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Position:

FT - Resident Advisor - 3 days a week:$18hr-$21hr awake, $12hr overnight/sleep hours

Location:

Lancaster

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the Resident Advisor:

• To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities and supporting client life skills.
• Successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Oversee site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
• Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
• Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.

Minimum Qualifications for the Resident Advisor:

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, lived experience will be considered.
• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Constantly
• Moving from one worksite to another. X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.**

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