Resident Advisor

About the Role The Resident Advisor provides on-site supervision and engagement for youth at Valley Youth House in Lancaster County, with evening and overnight shifts to support life skills and program goals.

What You'll Do

• Provide quality supervision to assigned clients during evenings, overnights, weekends, and on-site shifts, including planning activities and supporting client life skills.
• Engage clients in implementing their individual plans using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Oversee site maintenance and cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state, and federal regulations and private grant requirements; ensure timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
• Address and report crises or critical incidents as defined by agency and regulatory guidelines; complete preliminary safety plans.
• Attend external and internal trainings; complete required training hours and annual training as required by funders and licensing regulations.

What We're Looking For

• 21 years of age or older with the ability to align with the program's goals/philosophies.
• High school diploma or GED; one year of experience with adolescents preferred; lived experience considered.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license with vehicle insurance and inspection; must pass annual motor vehicle clearance to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to navigate stairs; computer proficiency (Microsoft Windows, Google Suite) preferred.
• No disqualifying criminal or child abuse offenses.

Nice to Have

• Lived experience with independent living or similar programs.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and remain flexible in approaches.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $18.00 - $21.75 per hour (awake); $12.00 per hour for overnight/sleep hours.
• Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; 401(k) with company match; short- and long-term disability; pre-tax Health Care and Dependent Care FSA; health and wellness programs; referral bonuses; tuition reimbursement; and more.
• Extensive orientation and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start.