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Partnership to End Human Trafficking
Residential Advisor (RA)
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$42,801 / year median in Connecticut
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Residential Advisor (RA) Partnership to End Human Trafficking Bridgeport, CT Job Details Part-time $19 - $24 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Bachelor of Science High school diploma or GED Social Sciences Driver's License Bachelor's degree
Human Services Full Job Description Job Summary:
The PEHT Residential Advisor (RA) role is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the PEHT home residents through the implementation and monitoring of the healing environment at the PEHT home in collaboration with the PEHT team. The RA is responsible for the daily emotional and psychological safety of the residents and supports the residents in meeting their healing and emotional goals. The RA is to communicate and support all residents in a trauma-informed manner. The RA will facilitate life skills groups that cover such topics as emotional management, how to adjust their independent living skills in order to return to the community after completion of the PEHT home, as well as develop a monthly activity calendar with the LRA. The RA works closely with the LRA to support the residents in meeting their individual goals through helping residents fill out applications or benefit/vital record paperwork as needed.Responsibilities:
Document all safety concerns as well as the daily functioning of residents in order to support a trauma informed environment. Responds to all emergencies in accordance with established procedures and follows up with timely documentation. Create and participate in running psycho-educational groups with the residential community. Maintains resident and staff confidentiality. Enhances the safety and welfare of residents and staff by conducting room checks, inspecting bags if necessary, and asking for I.D. from outside visitors. Completes all PEHT reporting and the gathering of statistical information as required and entering into data system. Reports all information to RC after each shift in shift log/any necessary incident reports. Effectively communicates with house management and case manager significant events or incidents during previous shift along with informing of any special arrangements that have been posted. Maintain and uphold the principles and commitments of The Sanctuary Model for trauma informed care. Support Peht Team and residents with goals such as obtaining benefits and vital records; supporting with appointments and various case management needs. Support residents in developing and maintaining individual safety plans in order to support with their emotional, physical, and psychological safety. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor. Maintain healthy boundaries, uphold the code of conduct of PEHT at all times. Support resident choice and autonomy in their housing environment and provide opportunities for voluntary engagement. Support in orienting residents into the PEHT home. Develop, plan, and implement/lead trauma informed groups that are based around the Sanctuary model for trauma informed care, life skills, spirituality, and expressive arts groups that support residents in their emotional and psychological healing. Develop a monthly calendar of activities with the Peht Team for the PEHT home residents to engage in, and facilitate onsite and offsite activities. Collaborate with the PEHT team in the PEHT Vocational training program for residents and a justice enterprise based off the Thistle Farms model. Participate in an on-call rotation with PEHT team to support the PEHT home residents during non-business hours. Collaborate with the RC and Director of Housing to develop marketing material and collateral material for the PEHT program for public facing media platforms. Performs related duties as assigned.Experience:
- BA or BS degree in human services or social sciences or high school diploma or GED degree required with a combination of 2-3 years of higher education and experience working with survivors of sexual violence, trafficking, IPV, or related field.
- Experience with trauma informed care models.
- Must have an understanding of the issue of Domestic Human Trafficking and /or lived experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel from site to site as may be needed in the performance of duties.
- Professional-level communications skills verbal and written.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Partnership to End Human Trafficking.
- Meets the Connecticut Child Abuse Register screening requirements: Clearance, Connecticut State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.