Resident Advisor

Position : Resident Advisor - FT – Resident Advisor : 3 days on 5pm to 7am – ($18.00hr-$21.75hr, awake hours) - ($13.00hr

overnight / sleep hours)

Location : Lancaster

Summary :

The Resident Advisor is responsible for supervising the youth, teaching the youth life skills, overseeing daily

operation of the site, and transporting youth for certain activities

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.

Core Functions for the Resident Advisor :

Other Duties for the Resident Advisor :

Minimal Qualifications for the Resident Advisor :

Physical Requirements for the Resident Advisor :

The list of essential / key functions / duties, as outlined herein, is intended to be all-inclusive of the tasks performed within this position. It is not necessarily descriptive of all functions / duties within the position. The omission of a function / duty does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein, other duties may be assigned.

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

Valley Youth House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Valley Youth House reserves the right to perform periodic record checks in order to comply with program, local, state & federal guidelines.

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About Valley Youth House :

Valley Youth House is more than a nonprofit organization.

We’re a catalyst for youth to achieve their desired futures through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and build community connections.

We partner with each young person we meet to help them create the best possible outcome for their unique situation.