Residential Assistant

St. V's - Admin
One St. Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

St. V's - Admin
One St. Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903, USA

Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s School for Boys was founded in 1853 and rooted in our faith traditions of charity and justice, supporting families, adults, and youth through social service and opportunities for healthy growth and development. Our values are respect, compassion, accountability, and integrity. Our commitment is to support changing lives in the communities we serve; promoting a fulfilling and supportive environment;

and involving the community in carrying out our mission. This program focuses on four underlying philosophies that are central to all of the services provided:
Housing First;
Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Focused Care, and Social Determinants of Health.

Salary: $22.06-$25.00 per hour

Location:
Onsite

Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s School for Boys provides Transitional housing, care, and placement support for Transitional Aged Youth, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness ages 18-24 in Marin County, CA in partnership with Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of this program is to provide supportive wrap around services to end homelessness for youth and to improve the wellbeing of Marin’s homeless population through evidence-based trauma-informed practices.

The services included in this scope of work serve as a critical element of the County’s implementation of a unified coordinated entry and care management system by standardizing screening, assessments, and care coordination; and by promoting bi-directional information sharing and care coordination among providers. The goal for this systems-level change is new, coordinated, and sustainable approaches that will improve successful outcomes for people experiencing homelessness in Marin.

The Residential Assistant will collaboratively develop and maintain a secure, home-like environment in which youth aged 18-24 can experience stability, form healthy attachments, and develop age-appropriate social and independent living skills. Residential Assistants implement and integrate each youth’s treatment plan into all aspects of daily activities. They also carry out agency policies and procedures to ensure the smooth operation, coordination, and administration of the residences while fostering a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

• Provide an orientation for each new participant to welcome them to the residential community and to help them establish/maintain safety within the environment and a sense of normalcy. Introducing the participants to staff and other youth, offering a warm meal, clothing, hygiene, and other basic needs support upon move in. Discuss house rules, curfews, and safety protocols.
• Actively utilize empathy, consistency, and appropriate boundaries to build trusting relationships with participants. Utilize active listening, encouragement, and de-escalations during crisis situations.
• Utilize community group meetings weekly to review managing personal spaces and shared responsibilities.
• Daily supervision and presence to maintain a stable, safe, and nurturing environment while supporting participants in the development of daily living skills, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
• Develop and encourage participants mentoring and role-modelling participation in established campus and house schedules, routines & program
• Maintain a consistent presence in the residence throughout the day and night within the residence through established structure, consistent routines, and verbal intervention as needed.
• Support and model conflict resolution during peer disputes or group tensions.
• Maintain daily logs and incident reports; and send to the residential supervisor and program director.
• Conduct regular safety and cleanliness checks to ensure residence is secure and free of hazards. Role Model and support Independent Living Skills improvement through performing general housekeeping responsibilities such as cleaning, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and laund Support the community within each residence as they relate to each other individually, the group, and the…