Resident Advisor Full Time

Resident Advisor Job Description

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.

Provides guidance and direction to residents to support successful goal achievement by teaching, modeling, and coaching individuals toward safety and meeting their basic physiological, safety, and belonging needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB DUTIES

Program Staffing

The Residential Advisor is a member of the program staff team and works collaboratively to provide guidance, support, and programming to residents.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Maintain Physical Site

The Residential Advisor works daily with residents and participates in maintaining the physical environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Report maintenance issues to Supervisor
• Complete monthly fire drills
• Assist residents in maintaining clean, organized apartments
• Support residents in passing weekly inspections

Training

The Residential Advisor participates in all required training and development in accordance with licensing standards and program requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in supervision (as recipient)
• Complete Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training
• Engage in required training (as trainee or trainer)

Program Needs

The Residential Advisor ensures the care and well-being of each youth in the program through positive interaction, mentoring, and structured support.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide routine daily supervision of residents
• Supervise youth during school and extracurricular activities
• Transport residents to appointments, court hearings, work, and other required locations
• Assist residents in developing goals for Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
• Conduct interviews and complete assessments
• Administer drug tests
• Administer 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
• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided by employer)

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:

Element

          Degree of Exposure

Blood/Body Fluids

        Occasional

MISCELLANEOUS

Workforce members may only access the minimum necessary information required to perform their job duties. Employees will have access to Resident Emergency Packets but not full resident files.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• 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
• Includes tasks such as snow removal and assisting residents with moving

Screening Questions:

Have you ever worked at City Mission - Living Stones, Inc in the past? 
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Are you able to work 2pm-10pm shifts?
Are you able to work, overnight, 10pm-6am shifts?
How would you like to be contacted for an interview? Text, Email, or Phone Call?

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.