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The Youth Care Counselor/Residential Advisor maintains a safe, nurturing environment for youth and young adults living at the RYSE access center. The Resident Advisor provides supervision during day-to-day activities to assure that each youth is safe and that their needs are met.
General Responsibilities
● Supervise daily and/or nightly routines to meet the needs of youth living at the center - this includes actively engaging with youth, completing necessary documentation, assuring living spaces are clean and safe, and providing information and referrals as appropriate
● Provide support and interact with youth in a trauma-sensitive manner that promotes respect, honesty, non-judgment and empathy
● Assume a leadership role, particularly during crises, to affect calm and effective solutions
● Work in collaboration with RYSE case managers, outreach staff and administrative staff to ensure each youth staying at RYSE receives the best care possible.
Job Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree in human service related field preferred; High School diploma (or equivalent) and experience equaling two years may substitute for higher degree.
● Knowledge in the field of youth services required. Knowledge or prior experience working with high-risk youth, especially with youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness or other traumatic experiences, preferred.
● Must be hard-working, mature, and possess a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of RYSE clients, their families and our community.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
● Data entry to ensure proper documentation of client information.
● Must have the ability to make independent decisions, manage multiple functions under stress and with changing priorities.
