Job Posting
Position: Residential
Advisor
Full Time
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Responsible for the
day to day supervision of MHY residents comprised of at-risk-youth between the
ages of 9-17 who are at risk of abuse or
neglect, have been abused or neglected, have serious emotional, mental or
behavioral disturbances, and/or are involved in the juvenile justice
system. Responsible for carrying out and
directing residents’ daily routines, completing documentation and reports, and
communicating with families by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
- Provides positive role modeling
for residents in areas of communications, decision-making, and problem
solving.
- Acts as the Primary staff for
assigned residents, including preparing appropriate reports, communicating
with other team members and supervising family visits.
- Supervises and assists residents
in their daily tasks in support of individual goals.
- Completes monthly tracking
sheets,
- Communicates in an effective
manner with co-workers regarding residents’ daily living activities.
- Assumes a leadership role,
particularly during crises, to affect calm and effective solutions.
- Reports any inconsistencies,
conflicts or problematic situations to the appropriate Residential Program
Manager(s) or in the RPMs absence, an Assistant Residential Program
Manager.
- Responds appropriately and
effectively to directives assigned by the Residential Program Managers,
Assistant Residential Program Managers, or senior manager.
- Ensures a safe environment for
both residents and co-workers.
- Distributes medications
effectively and as prescribed.
- Participates in meetings and
training sessions, as scheduled.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no
supervisory responsibilities of other staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in a
related field of study preferred; high school diploma and a minimum of two
years prior related experience in youth direct care services required; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years of age with current Act
33/34 and FBI clearances, and current PA
state driver’s license with an insurable driving record required. Must possess demonstrated PC skills including
basic MS Office applications. Additional
training or licensing as required by regulations, or as deemed necessary by the
Executive Director or Director.
EOE
All interested applicants
should submit an updated resume by November 27, 2015 to jobs@mhy-mars.org.
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