<p>Brighton Center, Inc. is a private non-profit community-based organization with the mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. We have been named a finalist Best Place To Work four years in a row, as well as a Top 50 Nonprofit to work for in the Nation!</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>Residential Assistants (RAs) provide direct supervision to residents of Brighton Center's Homeward Bound Shelter. The 24/7 shelter serves abused, neglected, and homeless youth ages 11-17, males and females. RAs actively engage with youth to enhance their progress towards individual goals. RAs play an essential role in supporting youth as they build life skills, participate in school, seek employment, and increase their social-emotional wellbeing.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <p>PRN</p> <ul> <li>Provide supervision, support, and behavior management as needed to youth </li><li>Oversee the safety of residents and the facility </li><li>Answer all hotline calls and providing crisis counseling as necessary </li><li>Complete required shift documentation </li><li>Prepare meals for youth </li><li>Engage in programming with youth </li><li>Ensure cleanliness of the facility </li><li>Collaborate with Treatment Team regarding youth progress toward goals </li><li>Attend monthly employee meetings and training as necessary </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be 21 years of age </li><li>Two years' experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred </li><li>Must have a High School diploma, some college preferred </li><li>Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record for at least the past 5 years </li><li>Residential experience a plus </li></ul> <p>What we offer</p> <ul> <li>Professional Development </li><li>Education Awards </li><li>20% Childcare Assistance Discount for onsite childcare (based on days worked) </li><li>Option to participate in the 403b Retirement plan </li></ul> <p>This is a part-time, non-exempt position with an hourly wage range of $15 - $16. As a PRN role, hours will vary.</p> <p>If you are interested in this position, please log on to www.brightoncenter.com/careers and apply today! Come join a growing agency!</p> <p>We are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.</p> <p>DRUGFREE WORKPLACE</p> <p>Keyword Search Options</p> <p>(crisis intervention, conflict management, safety, adolescents, trauma-informed, life skills, youth worker, youth, positive youth development, behavior management, nonprofit, non-profit)</p>