Summer Residential Life Specialist

Ensures the Successful Futures Housing participants and facilities are safe and follow all regulations and procedures. Works with a team to facilitate the Applied Life Skills curriculum to participants.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides safe and effective services

• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.

• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Maintains an environment wherein participants feel safe and secure

• Serves as a communication link between and among participants, Residential Education Professionals, the Supervisor of Successful Living Housing, and the Director of Successful Futures.

• Advises participants on Housing Handbook rules, safety procedures, security precautions, and community adjustment.

• Provides emotional support, prompting, and encouragement to participants.

• Ensures orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean-up and submitting repair requests.

• Provides on-site supervision and monitoring of Housing facilities.

• Offers personal and professional guidance to participants.

• Leads by example in terms of character, integrity, and level of maturity.

• Checks in with participants regularly to ensure that things are going well and address any concerns they may have.

• Reviews logs for safety (cameras, overnight logs/checks, safety checks).

Implements and maintains the Successful Futures Housing program with the goal of providing education, resources and supports to participants

• Implements individualized service plans and conducts Focus meetings with each participant.

• Provides on-site support and coaching (Focus Meetings).

• Submits reports, surveys and evaluations.

• Implements the Applied Life Skills Curriculum.

• Plans and collaborates prosocial activities (i.e., celebrations, holidays, honoring birthdays, holding traditions, etc.).

• Coordinates with consumers including employers, agencies, and mentors

• Provides transportation as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability and desire to work with young adults.

• Proven record of sound judgment and ability to work with individuals in a mature and responsible manner.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychological, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the youth being serviced in his/her assigned service area.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.

• Exhibits strong organizational skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 21 years of age required.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College credits preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - physically, mentally, and emotionally) encountered on the job without compromising the health and well-being of self, fellow employees, and participants. Must have sufficient vision, hearing, speech and the mobility to monitor young adults, actively participate in safety procedures, and participate in activities with participants. Specific requirements include but are not limited to the ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds of force, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, as well as the ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat with ease. Examples of required activities include, but are not limited to moving furniture, climbing stairs, cooking, playing games; as well as the ability to safely transport young adults regardless of weather or time of day/night. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from young adults.