Return House Residential Staff – 3rd shift (Barre)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Return House is a 10 bed residential reentry program in Barre that serves young men ages 18-22 returning to the community from jail. Return House is open 24/7. 3rd Shift (10:00 pm – 7:15 am)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Visiting community / volunteer service work sites to check in with Residents as requested by YPO, RH Director or RH Asst. Director/Case Manager.

● Supervising and maintaining resident accountability of various activities such as:

- Compliance with The RH Resident Manual/level system

- Teaming/collaborating with co-staff and RH Leadership

- Household chores getting done to expectations

- Recreational activities / trips

- Group or house community service projects

- Communicating via reporting expectations (paperwork, incident reports completed in a timely manner, etc.)

● Menu planning and/or meal preparation

● Food shopping, collection from Vt. Food Bank etc.

● Supervise residents at all times, communicate and team with co-staff to provide “eyes on”

Supervision of all residents as required. Unless planned in advance and with supervisory approval (RH Director, RH Asst. Director/Case Manager, etc.), maintain the group integrity as necessary - unless there is a need to evacuate/respond for an emergency.

● Transport or assist residents (to plan for / identify transportation) to appointments as needed.

● Follow through with all expected security measures of the house. (Including individual resident “pat-downs” and room searches) [See RH security measures document - TBD]

● Search every resident as they come into the house.

● Role model positive behaviors, problem solving skills, language and appropriate use of authority.

● Facilitate positive peer leadership model.

● Facilitate a positive youth development philosophical model within the house.

● Know residents whereabouts and check on them as required.

● Make sure all house rules are followed consistently.

● Complete daily paperwork; keep up-to-date on all minutes and notes written on residents (individual goals, incident reports, case plans, etc.).

● Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervision meetings as required.

● Communicate to FSU, WC Mental Health Screeners or local police if resident(s) are missing, or behaviors are unsafe or threatening to self or others.

● Maintain resident accountability to furlough and return House IPOC expectations.

● Maintain all expected practices in the residence as developed: phone log, check out and check in processes, accountable use of ECT (earned community time), paperwork, communication of events, behaviors, challenges, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with youth ages 18-22, availability to work weekend shifts,

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with documentation and record keeping; proficiency in MS applications, email and internet; organizational skills and attention to detail and familiarity with positive youth development.

Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Staff must have a valid driver’s license, and pass a security background check.

Must be available to work some weekend shifts

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Return House is a fast-paced, dynamic, residential environment. The program participants experience successes and challenges on a daily basis. The program offers many opportunities for creative program development, while maintaining strict accountability for the participants.

Special Note:

Continued full time employment is contingent upon proof of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle. Copy of license must be provided to Return House. Until a valid license is obtained, you are not permitted to operate WCYSB company vehicles.

COMPENSATION:

This position is being offered based on an approximate 37-40 week with time and a half paid for overtime beyond 40 hours weekly.

Pay Rate:

$14.00 per hour for 3rd shift employees

Pay is bi-weekly

Time sheets are due each Monday on a payday week by noon

Benefits: after completion of 60-day probation

Vacation and Personal Leave Allowance: Yes ( 1 week combined vacation personal – 2 weeks after 2 years)

Holidays: $50 for holiday shifts worked

Sick Leave: Yes (37.5 hours annually)

Health Insurance N/A

Pay increases: $.50 per hour at 6 months of employment; $1 per hour at 1 year of employment; $2 per hour at 2 years of employment

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