Residential Advisor

Youth-Centered Activities

Become familiar with agency and THRIVE(CV) program policies and procedures and implement them in a consistent, firm, and fair manner, adhering to the guidelines of the agency’s stated purpose, mission, licensing regulations, and the law at all times, including those regarding youth confidentiality.

Supervise youth regarding THRIVE routines (schedule, chores, laundry, phone use, meal preparation, etc.) to ensure that all understand procedures and expectations and that the THRIVE remains a safe, healthy, and positive environment. Actively engage with youth around these issues to provide hands-on independent living skills training.

Conduct house meetings, activities, and educational forums as assigned. Facilitate informal group activities and problem-solving among youth as needed.

Welcome new residents to the cottage by helping them get settled, orienting them to cottage rules, procedures, and routines, and introducing them to other residents.

Respond to callers seeking service from our 24-hour crisis line by carefully assessing their needs and providing appropriate information and/or referrals or following through with initial contact procedures for those who may be eligible for services through the Thrive program.

Follow written procedures, respond appropriately to the youth’s medical needs, including distributing medications, seeing that needed medical treatment and/or advice is sought, and facilitating access to emergency care.

Aid youth with transportation needs by issuing bus fare or authorizing cab rides according to written procedures. Transport and/or accompany residents in an agency or personal vehicle when needed.

Carry out disciplinary measures with youth as needed according to policies and program procedures.

Administration Activities

Take responsibility for a portion of THRIVE operations assigned. This may include inventory of supplies, activities, entering data, and filing documents, etc.

Data Documentation

Thoroughly complete all forms associated with intake and discharges, including paperwork for the youth’s file, admission/discharge log etc.

Complete shift documentation daily, including shift checklists, log notes, restrictions, crisis contacts and medical and service record log entries.

Data entry as assigned.

Intra-Inter Agency Relations

Participate actively and constructively as a member of the CV staff, especially in all-agency Thrive meetings, and in problem-solving between staff members.

Meet weekly with caseworkers for assigned youth to discuss issues and progress.

Work collaboratively with all casework staff and coordinators to ensure that the youth’s needs are met and to enable them to make progress toward their goals.

Always represent CV professionally and positively.

Supervision Given/Received

Participate actively in individual supervision with the Thrive Program Manager.

Directly supervise, or delegate supervision of all program volunteers, including initial and ongoing training, providing support and resource information as needed.

Provide support and resource information as needed.