Resident Advisor

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This is a Live-in one week and have one week off--Schedule is Tuesday to Tuesday.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining Residing Hope where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

At Residing Hope, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

• Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more
• Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match
• Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives
• Incredible training opportunities
• Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

• High School Diploma or GED and one to three years’ experience working with at risk young adults preferred; or any combination of training, education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills to successfully perform in this role.
• Valid driver license with a clean driving record, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• High personal values and standards that serve as model for youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work with the treatment team to make decisions on issues related to the Resident/Young Adults in the cottage assigned.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity to our target population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

• Responsible for carrying out agency policies and procedures in the cottage and on-campus as dictated by the Policy and Procedures Manual and the assigned supervisor.
• Responsible for creating an atmosphere conducive to growth and development of Independent Young Adults as individuals and as a cottage group.
• Responsible for assisting and mentoring young adults in their pursuits to gain independence
• Lead the monthly community meetings to discuss concerns, ideas and implementation of decisions made. Includes chores, household duties, curfew ground rules, relationships, schooling, work commitments, others.
• Advise, counsel and follow up on the youth’s wellbeing relating to dating/romance relationships, alcohol and drug abuse, rehabilitation and/or AA Programs, suicide attempts, depression, among other needs and refer youth to corresponding agency resource.
• Contact different agency resources for educational and support of youth needs.
• Take youth for drug testing appointments, and channel positive results through proper agencies/treatment centers including determining if addiction requires further counseling and follow-up.
• Teach, monitor, inspect and ensure that youth follow and learn the proper household chores/activities.
• Follow-up with different citizenship requirements including contacting respective agencies and counsel youth for on-time compliance (i.e. work citizenship requirements compliance among others).
• Oversee the maintenance of the cottage, its furnishings, and its grounds.
• Plan and provide for the transportation for young adults as…