Resident Advisor

Pay Rate $21.50- awake time $13- sleep time.

Shift: Monday overnight shift and biweekly Wednesday overnight shift.
4 pm-8 am (sleep time 12 am-6 am).

Location: West Chester.

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Essential Functions of the Resident Advisor SIL:

• To provide quality supervision to assigned youth during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• This includes being on-site, engaging youth, planning activities, and supporting youth with life skills.
• Successfully engage youth in implementing their individual goal and/or transition plan using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• To complete paperwork and site maintenance/cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state, and federal regulations and private grant requirements as applicable.
• Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols.

Minimum Qualification:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• A mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e., Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

Valley Youth House is more than a nonprofit organization. We’re a catalyst for youth to achieve their desired futures through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and build community connections. We partner with each young person we meet to help them create the best possible outcome for their unique situation.