Resident Advisor Nancy's Place (Per-diem)

The Resident Advisor (RA) is responsible for providing the delivery of care and services to all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. The RA must create opportunities for building community amongst young people that is inclusive and affirming, ensuring young people feel welcomed, seen, heard and valued. The RA is responsible for inspiring and motivating youth; by creating an environment which engages youth and gives them voice and choice. To provide direct, individualized, supportive care to youth who are residents of Nancy Place (NP).

Duties and responsibilities

• Coach youth in the development of their success plans. Work with youth to explore current and future opportunities.
• Build a supportive relationship with youth that encourages them to find their voice and connects them to opportunities, experiences and resources that enrich and enhance their lives.
• Ensure that the needs of the youth are met at all times, prioritizing safety while providing guardrails and maintaining a spirit of flexibility.
• Create learning opportunities which offer youth voice, choice and are adaptive.
• Contribute to a dynamic atmosphere where youth can experience a supportive relationship.
• Find opportunities to engage with all youth in program spaces.
• Expected to be involved in daily life skills teaching activities with the youth.
• Required to work alongside youth with food shopping for individual and site needs.
• Participate in success plan meetings as scheduled.
• Document information regarding all client interaction, caseload progress and outside agency contact.
• Complete all related documentation including census, intake, assessments and transition.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in ETO as required.
• Ensure compliance with all funding requirements.
• Required to check and respond to company emails and voicemails daily.
• Attend professional development training as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Per-diem On-call shifts available: 10PM- 8AM, 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Keyword: Social services, Youth
Required Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, human service or related field preferred
• Experience working with clients with mental health diagnoses,
• Excellent assessment and judgment capacities
• Valid New Jersey drivers’ license with an insurable driving record

Benefits:

403B Retirement plan

From: Covenant House of NJ