Resident Advisor Full Time

Purpose

Functions as part of a therapeutic team providing support in a rehabilitative program to individuals residing in a Transitional (Independent) Living Program. This position assists with maintaining a therapeutic environment that promotes fairness, safety, and hope.

Essential Functions – Job Duties

• Review facility logs and discuss operational issues with coworkers
• Supervise program activities for residents
• Communicate concerns to the Director of Independent Living or designee
• Review non-case-specific emails and correspondence
• Complete communication and shift change logs
• Maintain accurate timecards and complete expense reports as needed
• Complete daily checklists
• Report maintenance issues to Supervisor
• Complete monthly fire drills
• Absist residents in maintaining clean, organized apartments
• Support residents in passing weekly inspections
• Participate in all required training and development in accordance with licensing standards and program requirements
• Engage in required training (as trainee or trainer)
• Ensure the care and well-being of each youth in the program through positive interaction, mentoring, and structured support
• Provide routine daily supervision of residents
• Supervise youth during school and extracurricular activities
• Transport residents to appointments, court hearings, work, and other required locations
• Absist residents in developing goals for Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
• Conduct interviews and complete assessments
• Absist residents in administering drug tests
• Absist residents in administering medications
• Provide basic first aid
• Complete documentation, including progress notes and incident reports
• Utilize Crisis Prevention & Intervention techniques
• Ensure safety, security, and emergency procedures are followed
• Provide information and referrals for needed services
• Plan and implement youth group activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Job Requirements

• Education / Knowledge: High School Diploma or GED required
• Essential Job-Related Experience: Ability to form and maintain professional relationships, ability to follow rules and guidelines, ability to enforce program-specific rules
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of experience working with youth in a residential setting, Microsoft 365 proficiency, basic computer skills
• Orientation: Completion of both online and in-person training
• Yearly Training: 40 hours mandated by OCYF
• Additional Mandatory Annual Training: PA Mandated and Permissive Reporting, Trauma-Informed Care, Project Starfish, Crisis Prevention & Intervention, PA Medication Administration, Supporting Children & Families with Disabilities, HIPAA & Confidentiality
• Clearances: National Sex Offender Registry (every 5 years), FBI Clearance (every 3 years), PA State Police Background Check (every 3 years), PA Child Abuse Clearance (every 3 years), Physical Exam and TB Test (every 2 years)
• Additional Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule, Valid State-Issued Photo ID

Working Conditions

Position involves possible exposure to the following:

• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and stair use
• Use of hands for handling, reaching, and manipulation
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

Summary Statement

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties but serves as a general guideline for job performance expectations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

City Mission Living Stones, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in hiring or employment practices.