Job Details
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT
2024-12-31 Channel Islands YMCA Santa Barbara,CA
Description:
Commitment To Inclusion
At the Channel Islands YMCA, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
What does a Residential Assistant do?
The Residential Assistant is responsible for assisting transitional age youths with the transition to their new living environment. The Residential Assistant is also responsible for responding to complaints or emergencies and to ensure all residents have a safe and productive living environment.
Qualifications
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Youth and Family Services - Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Any
Description
Please Note: This position includes FREE HOUSING for the employee and requires living on site and working 10-15 hours a week.
BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU
- FREE Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
- Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
- YMCA Retirement Fund
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedule
Commitment To Inclusion
At the Channel Islands YMCA, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
What does a Residential Assistant do?
The Residential Assistant is responsible for assisting transitional age youths with the transition to their new living environment. The Residential Assistant is also responsible for responding to complaints or emergencies and to ensure all residents have a safe and productive living environment.
- Reside in the Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) facility to provide light-guidance and intervention as needed to program participants living on-site in the facility
- Maintain a controlled and safe environment for youth, including assisting with daily cleaning/sanitization and organization of shared household areas
- Maintain facility supplies (i.e. food, toiletries, and more)
- Assist in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies
- Mediate conflicts, work with residents to resolve problems, and aid with crisis management
- Attend weekly meetings to discuss program updates, report on cases, and identify service delivery needs
- Coordinate with the THPP Director, Case Managers, and Clinical Trainees to support youth development and progress toward their goals
- Comply with reporting including timely verbal and written notice to the Department of Social Services and documentation in organization's risk management software
- Demonstrate effective professional boundaries, self-care measures, and seek support from direct supervisors when in need of assistance, additional trainings, or accommodations
- Report all accidents and unusual incidents based on the Channel Islands YMCA incident reporting process within the appropriate time frame to management team and assist with necessary documentation
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Complete required certifications within 30 days of hire
- Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
- Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
- Ability to participate in DMV Pull Program
- Health Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment