Position Purpose :
The YIT Resident Manager is a volunteer position. The individual in this role assists with the operation of a housing program for individuals aged 18-22 who need extra support to successfully launch into adulthood. The individual will coordinate with HCRS and Springfield Housing Authority staff to ensure youth : safety compliance with program requirements and development of independence. Perks with this volunteer position include free housing and parking in downtown Springfield Vermont.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties :
- Models appropriate attitudes and behavior particularly a positive outlook emotional stability insight compassion and creates a culture of learning.
- Monitors participant cooperative living and use of common areas.
- Ensures that all common areas are kept clean neat and maintained and reports all property / maintenance issues to the SHA manager immediately.
- Enforces program rules of no drugs alcohol smoking / vaping and overnight guests and complies with these rules as well.
- Resolves conflicts as able and reaches out to HCRS Crisis and LE as needed for support.
- Reports any incident involving drugs violence abuse or other illegal activity to LE immediately. Also reports incidents to HCRS and SHA staff secondary to LE.
- Convenes house meetings as needed.
- Maintains building security keeping entry doors closed and locked etc.
- Maintains good neighbor relationships and positive curb appeal.
- Coordinates curbside trash pick-up and recycling with participants.
- Ensures that parking rules property inspections and other property management rules are maintained.
- Attends weekly team meetings with HCRS and / or SHA staff and participants.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Scope of Position :
Oversees YIT housing program after hours and when staff are not present. Works with about 4 participants.
Key Knowledge Skills and Abilities to successfully perform this job :
Has successfully launched into adulthood or successfully completed this program.Exhibits compassion and respect for YIT participants their families and their service providers.Sets appropriate boundaries with self participants and others.Collaborates well with other agencies.Understands trauma informed care.Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to be creative in responding to different participants needs.The ability to report information accurately and objectively.The ability to regulate ones own emotions and behavior during stressful situations.Seeks to grow professionally.Can act in accordance with all agency and program rules and expectations.Relationships :
Supervised by area manager and works closely with YIT case manager.
Coordinates with HCRS and SHA to ensure safety and development of participants and continuity of care.
Qualification Statements
Minimum :
Must be stable responsible and reliable.Must live on site.Must have own telephone.Must comply with house rules.Must be able to adhere to rules of confidentiality.Must meet income / schooling qualifications.High school diploma or GED required.Compensation is rent free apartment inside YIT housing program and free parking.Preferred :
Associate or bachelors degree in a related field preferred.1-2 years of experience in mental health or related field preferred.CPR CPI and First Aid training preferred.Working Conditions and Additional Information :
While performing duties of this job staff will be required to stand walk sit and lift up to 25 lbs.Must be able to read write and do basic math.The work environment is an independent living program with apartments and common living space.Staff may be exposed to intense situations.The noise level is quite to moderate.The duties responsibilities skills and abilities listed are not finite.Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1