2nd Shift - Detroit, United States - Covenant House Michigan

    Covenant House Michigan
    Covenant House Michigan Detroit, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Details:
    • 2nd Shift - Residential Advisor (Covenant House Michigan - Detroit Campus)
    • Full-time: Wednesday - Sunday/2nd shift: (3:30 pm -11:30pm)
    Hourly Pay Rate:
    • $19.00 (with a bachelor's degree)
    • $17.00 (without a bachelor's degree)
    The Benefits We Proudly Offer:
    Medical/Dental/Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
    • Company paid life insurance/Add insurance
    • 403B Retirement Plan (with annual company contribution)
    • Generous Paid Time Off (20+ days annually)
    • Holiday Pay (13 annually)
    • Stability that coincides with working for a national leader in human services
    • Ability to work with other programs within CHM and community partners.
    Summary of Position:
    • To provide supervision and delivery of residential services to residents as well as represent Covenant House Michigan by greeting guests, residents, staff and volunteers within the framework of the Mission Statement, Five Principles and policies and procedures of CHM. The RA will support, guide, and redirect the path of these youth toward safe, productive and independent lives.
    • In addition to supervision, required services also include monitoring, transporting and meeting the basic daily needs, of the youth in their care, in a way that positively supports each resident's developmental and individual goals.
    Educational and Work Experience Requirements:
    • High school diploma, GED required, Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
    • Minimum two years experience working with at-risk youth.
    • Previous experience working in the mental health field also strongly desired.
    • Knowledge of adolescent development, crisis intervention, multi-cultural awareness.
    • CPR and First Aid certification desired.
    • Valid Michigan driver's license with acceptable driving record as required by insurance company.
    • Sufficient health, ability, experience, and education to perform the assigned duties with or without accommodation.
    • Belief in Covenant House Michigan Mission Statement and desire to fulfill the mission
    • Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of homeless and at-risk youth that Covenant House Michigan serves.
    Essential Skills and Abilities:
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
    • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels.
    • Ability to follow directions and carry out the goals of the youth/program.
    • Ability to provide a safe environment for youth and staff.
    • Ability to work standing, walking, sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
    • Ability to participate in recreational activities with youth served as required.
    • Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons.
    • Ability to defuse physical/verbal confrontations with youth served using appropriate techniques and/or interventions.
    • Ability to conduct group meetings.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
    • Ability to lift and move objects typically weighing 5-35 pounds.
    • Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
    • Ability to take direction from Managers and Shift Leaders
    • Willingness to improve skills.
    This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position.
    As with everything in life, things change.
    The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the organization.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran or other legally protected status by state or federal law.

    At Covenant House Michigan the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Covenant House Michigan has made the decision to require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.