Resident Advisor

About the role

We are seeking Resident Advisors for multiple programs at our Detroit, Mt. Clemens, and Redford locations. Resident Advisors (R.A.) promote the well-being of youths by providing supervision, support, teaching of life skills, and completing record keeping functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to residents by teaching independent living skills
• De-escalation and crisis intervention
• Care for residents at all times; assess common areas to ensure safety of youth
• Assist residents with daily life activities
• Monitor youth with community resources for employment, education, mentorship, and volunteerism
• Complete all necessary paperwork, logs, critical incidents, and monthly reports

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in human services with serious emotional disorder (SED) at-risk youth
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with at-risk youth males aged 16‑19

Skills

• Leadership and guidance
• Teaching independent living skills
• De-escalation and crisis intervention
• Record keeping and documentation

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Generous PTO plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Opportunities for growth
• Wonderful team culture
• Diversity, Inclusion, Race Equity (DIRE) committee