Scholarship Resident Assistant - Higher Education

FSLA- Non-Exempt

Reports to Program Manager

Tuscaloosa, AL

Please visit https : / / embracealkids.org / careers / to learn more about this position and to submit an application.

About us :

Since 1890, we’ve stood in the gap for the most vulnerable of children. More than 130 years later, our commitment has only strengthened.

We provide homes, healing, and hope to children coming from families in crisis, no longer able to live with families due to possible neglect, abuse, or abandonment.

While children are our first priority, we also work with families to address harmful behavior, giving them a second chance at restoration and a glimpse of God’s unconditional love.

As a result, we’re often able to help both children and families thrive despite the arduous challenges they face.

Position Summary :

The Higher Education Resident Advisor works closely with the Higher Education Program Manager to provide a supportive living environment that is conducive to the academic and personal growth of college students.

The Higher Education Resident Advisor is required to live in the Higher Education Home with students to provide supervision and assistance as needed on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities :

• Works collaboratively with Higher Education Program Manager to ensure a living environment that endorses respect and concern for others and is conducive to studying and academic achievement.
• Works collaboratively with Higher Education Program Manager to facilitate group home meetings, and inspections, coordinate transportation needs, and facilitate a comfortable environment for study and general living.
• Provides nutritionally balanced dinner meals throughout the week and ensures nutritionally balanced lunch meals are prepared during the weekends.

Ensures that healthy food items are available.

• Follows relevant safety practices and procedures (universal precautions).
• Communicates regularly with students in a culturally sensitive manner to become acquainted with them, their personal backgrounds, special interests, needs, and academic goals.
• Provides appropriate and consistent supervision of students, and when needed, demonstrates an ability to work with Program Manager to enforce consequences to students that are appropriate and consistent.
• As needed mediates student disputes and disagreements with guidance from the Higher Education Program Manager.
• Provides praise and positive feedback, when appropriate, to help build the self-confidence and esteem of students. Handles stressful and emergency situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Maintains training requirements related to the job, including non-medical human subjects training to assist with Scholar Surveys.
• Adheres to all UMCH / EFK policies and procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA regulations.
• Works additional hours as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and enrollment in a Master’s Degree program preferred. Will consider applicants in their senior year of a Bachelor’s program.
• Previous experience as a resident assistant and / or experience in foster or alternative care settings preferred.
• Previous paid experience cooking / preparing meals desired.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Proficiency in computer use and understanding of basic word processing and spreadsheet software required.
• Using the English language must have verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills that allow for professional interaction with staff, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have proof of automobile liability insurance and driving record that will allow coverage on Agency’s insurance policy.
• Must receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, and pass a pre-employment physical examination including a TB skin test and drug screen.

Physical Requirements :

• Vision : Must be able to drive, read reports, observe conditions related to work, view a computer screen, etc.
• Cognitive : Must be able to think independently, logically, and problem-solve.
• Hearing : Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, employees, families, and the general public.
• Standing / Walking / Mobility : Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines, mobility to drive, get in and out of private homes as well as work area, some standing for prolonged periods for presentation.

Normal coordination including eye-hand and hand-foot.

• Climbing / Stooping, Kneeling : Must be able to stoop and kneel as needed to file, retrieve documents, assist families and perform CPR and First Aid, etc.
• Lifting / Pulling / Pushing : Must be able to lift and carry up case files, laptop computer which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity : Must be able to write, type, use the telephone system, file, drive, etc.

Please visit https : / / umch.net / careers.php to learn more about this position and to submit an application.

About United Methodist Children's Home

As followers of Christ, our passion for serving is motivated by compassion and a calling to care for vulnerable children.

We strive to be there for children who are in need of someone to care for them when those closest to them aren’t able to adequately provide that care.

The kids we serve experience hardships no child should have to face, including neglect, abuse and abandonment. We nurture these vulnerable children by embracing them, meeting them where they are and loving them unconditionally.

We’re not only providing them with homes, we’re giving them a system of support and care to help them flourish.

While faith serves as the core of our mission, we are driven by a desire to nurture, support and prepare kids for productive, thriving futures.

We believe we can break what often becomes a cycle of neglect and circumstance for many vulnerable children and families.

Our caring and compassionate team works to change the trajectory of the lives of those we serve in our homes as well as our programs centered around family preservation, foster care and school readiness.

About United Methodist Children's Home :

As followers of Christ, our passion for serving is motivated by compassion and a calling to care for vulnerable children.

We strive to be there for children who are in need of someone to care for them when those closest to them aren’t able to adequately provide that care.

The kids we serve experience hardships no child should have to face, including neglect, abuse and abandonment. We nurture these vulnerable children by embracing them, meeting them where they are and loving them unconditionally.

We’re not only providing them with homes, we’re giving them a system of support and care to help them flourish.While faith serves as the core of our mission, we are driven by a desire to nurture, support and prepare kids for productive, thriving futures.

We believe we can break what often becomes a cycle of neglect and circumstance for many vulnerable children and families.

Last updated : 2024-05-07