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Resident Assistant

Consultative Search Group

Resident Assistant

Oakland, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Full and part-time positions available, all shifts open

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    1. Provide supervision of the shelter, including oversight and maintenance of the various areas of the facility.

    2.Safety awareness of situations and spaces.

    1. Perform day to day operations and duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

    2. Provide welcoming, engaging and professional phone and door coverage to include answering and responding to incoming crisis, business information and resource and referral inquiries.

    3. Crisis prevention and intervention while adhering to agency protocol for responding, reporting and seeking support.

    4. Build rapport with clients and act as a positive role model and safe adult while maintaining and facilitating healthy boundary setting.

    5. Be a proactive and involved team member and encourage youth to participate in activities.

    6. Direct supervision of the youth in the shelter, on outings in community, and during meetings and appointments in the community.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • must pass a background check and must be at least 25 years of age \
    • JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred or equivalent experience in residential program. High School Diploma required.
    • EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with at risk youth ages 18-24.
    • SKILLS: Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills. Must be computer literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work with other staff members, clients, vendors and the public.
    • WORKING CONDITIONS: General business/office environment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion, bend, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Some weekend/holiday work may be required.
    • KNOWLEDGE: Adolescent Development, Crisis Intervention, Multi-Cultural Awareness, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Part-R, and CPR & FIRST AID.
    • EQUIPMENT USED: Computers (including email), telephone, and fax.

     

    a non-profit youth homeless shelter that provides sanctuary and support for homeless and trafficked youth, ages 18-24. We believe that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education … and most importantly, to be loved. Now serving over 3,200 youth a year, provides a full continuum of services to meet the physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being of young people, in order to provide them with the best chance for success in independence