Resident Advisor - Weekends

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short- and long-term disability

Pre-tax Health Care and Dependent Care

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a Resident Advisor to supervise clients on weekends, engage youth in activities, and support skill-building in a trauma-informed framework. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license, with preference for those who have experience with adolescents.

Applicants should be comfortable with site maintenance, regulatory compliance, and participating in trainings to meet funder and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1 year experience with adolescents preferred.
• 21+ years old and able to align with independent living program goals.
• Never convicted of prohibited criminal or child abuse offenses.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to assigned clients during weekends; engage clients and support life skills.
• Oversee site maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations; submit follow-up paperwork.
• Address and report crises or incidents per agency and regulatory requirements; prepare safety plans.
• Attend trainings and complete required hours as mandated by funder and licensing regulations.

Skills

Proficient in computer knowledge

Google Suite familiarity

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Windows

Job description

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 Function of the Resident Advisor

• To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities, and supporting client life skills. Successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plans 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.

Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.

Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.

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.

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.

Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.

Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.

Candidates with lived experience

Physical Requirements for the Resident Advisor

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally

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.