Center for Youth Services·City of Rochester, New York
Provide overnight engagement and strength-based support to homeless youth and families in crisis across multiple residential sites. Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, managing crisis interventions, and maintaining program records and facilities.
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The Center for Youth's multiple residential programs include Emergency Shelter for youth ages 12-17, Crisis Nurseries for children under 14, and Transitional Living Programs for youth and young adults ages 16-24. All provide emergency and independent living supports and services to runaway and homeless youth. The Overnight Resident Assistant Float position provides on-site engagement and support that is strength-based and mutually respectful. The team's ultimate goal is to provide emergency and transitional care and support to families in crisis and homeless youth in a safe, respectful environment and to work with them to resolve the issues that led to their homelessness so that they can ultimately secure and maintain a stable living environment. This position will work out of the Devonshire Apartment program, where it provides support and coverage at the other residential sites as needed.
Supervision of daily activities Liaison with overnight intake and on-call staff Crisis/conflict prevention/intervention, response, and intervention Transportation of youth to school when needed Support coverage for staff at other residential programs Maintenance of accurate and timely program records Maintenance of facility and grounds Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 2 years' experience OR equivalent combination A valid driver's license Skills: Crisis prevention and intervention skills Significant knowledge of LGBTQ+ and trafficked youth Counseling approaches and techniques Strong time management and multi-tasking skills Excellent literacy and communication skills Knowledge of community resources Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer Pay Rate: $20 per hour *All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving record & Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements. The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field combined with 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination. A valid driver's license is mandatory.
Market context
In New York, Overnight Resident Assistant - Float roles typically see steady demand in residential and human services settings that need reliable overnight coverage and flexible staffing. These roles are competitive because employers often look for both a relevant bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience, plus a valid driver’s license for travel between sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your experience matches the float and overnight responsibilities before applying.
