Residential Advisor

Description

Job Title: Residential Advisor

Department: Child Welfare Department/Life Set ILO/TLP Program

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL, TLP Location

Salary Range: $19.00-$21.00

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities
- Who we are:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

The Residential Advisor (RA) will provide direct service to At-Risk Youth with the goal of successful transition into the community. The position requires general supervision of residents, teaching appropriate daily living and social skills, implementation of the daily schedule, behavior management, crisis intervention, group work, implementation of recreational activities, report writing and records management, and overseeing all other aspects of daily living for the residents.

The RA is expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times with Participants family members, co-workers, and individuals from outside Rincon Family Service.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value:

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing:

• Supervises and monitors the whereabouts and activities of all assigned residents during the scheduled shift of a 24-hour day.
• Maintains a current knowledge through participation in mandatory training.
• Understands the goals of the program and the RA role in the Transitional Living Program.
• Follows all Rincon’s policies and procedures in the performances of duties
• Utilizes available program resources and materials to meet the needs of the Participants
• Understands and appropriately utilizes the established Rincon’s Transitional Living Program Standards
• Manages the behavior of residents through use of approved behavioral management interventions and works with Participants toward the accomplishments of goals
• Fairly and consistently enforces rules and applies appropriate consequences as needed
• Implements individual management plans for residents through a teamwork approach and makes suggestions to the team based on observations and interactions with the Participants
• Effectively manages the daily routine and follows TLP schedules
• Effectively leads Life Skills groups per level responsibilities
• Assists Participants in identifying behavioral alternatives and selecting appropriate behaviors
• Effectively addresses and resolves conflict between Participants
• Demonstrates a positive approach with Participants and reinforces positive behaviors
• Manages daily routines and monitors the safety conditions and overall cleanliness of the TLP units
• Provides transportation for Participants as needed but within program guidelines
• Maintains clean and orderly surroundings to minimize the opportunity for unsafe behaviors
• Follows all policies, procedures, protocol, and…