YOUTH CONTINUUM, INC is a small business in EDUCATION.

We are inclusive, rewarding, and engaging, and our goal is to make sure our area’s most vulnerable young people have a safe bed, critical support services, and a path to independence.

We serve 500 youth annually who are experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or exiting the state’s Child Welfare system and transitioning to adulthood and independent living. Youth Continuum offers the most comprehensive array of services for youth experiencing homelessness in Connecticut. Our organization has long been a state-wide leader in working to end youth homelessness through strategic partnerships and integrated service delivery..

YOUTH CONTINUUM, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and passionate Resident Advisor-2nd Shift for our location temporarily assigned in the East Haven, CT, area.

To be a key member of the program team participating in the care, behavioral intervention and support of group home youth. Share responsibility for all aspects of client supervision and daily programming. Implements program goals and behavioral interventions as set by the Program Director. Provide documentation to support program participation. This position works in collaboration with Program Personnel, Community Resources and Families to provide opportunities for development for all clientele.

Shift:

• Friday and Saturday- 4pm -12 am
• Sunday and Monday- 3pm - 11pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain accountability for client location at all times and have knowledge of and implement all Agency policies and procedures governing program operation including: client supervision, key control, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor client behavior and implement Agency/Program disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Document all shift activities and incidents in program log.
• Resolve client problems and handle all emergency situations in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client records and information.
• Implement maintenance and sanitation policies and monitor program assets.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in on-going Agency training.
• Attend supervision sessions with immediate supervisor.
• Complete additional client paperwork, maintain files and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Transport and supervise youth in off-grounds activities including recreational and educational/vocational activities and medical appointments.
• Complete head counts and rounds of facility and document in program log.
• Inspect clients’ rooms, facility, common areas and outside perimeter on a daily basis to include alarms, doors, window and door locks, lighting and fire safety equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring program cleanliness is maintained.
• Administer and record client medication per DCF medication administration guidelines.
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of client meals, cleaning, and life skills activities (i.e. job searches).
• Provide individualized crisis intervention and problem solving.
• Provide activity planning and supervision.
• Contact with community resources as needed.
• Use and application of program’s behavioral reward system.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Support the spiritual and cultural diversity of clients served.
• Ensure clientele conform to the safety/security needs of the program.
• Appropriately represent the Program/Agency in community situations, i.e. Court, DCF meetings, School functions, Appointments.
• Monitor, supervise, plan and facilitate group activities.

All shifts are awake shifts.

To review the full details of the job and apply for this position, please click on the below link:

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a bachelor's degree and at least 6 months of related experience with at-risk youth, or an associate's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience?
• Are you able to work Sunday and Monday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday and Monday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• The position is temporarily located in East Haven, and will reconvene in New Haven. Are you willing and able to work in both areas?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with at-risk youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person