Evening Resident Advisor

About the Company

Covenant House New York (CHNY) has been at the forefront of transforming lives by providing comprehensive shelter, housing, and wrap-around support services for vulnerable homeless, runaway, and exploited youth for over 50 years.

Responsibilities

• Directly engage, supervise, and support youth residing at the ROP site
• Ensure the site and youth rooms are clean and kept in a safe condition
• Orient youth to site expectations, mission, and child protection protocols
• Assist youth with daily preparation, including waking, feeding, and timely departures
• Monitor program and client activities to ensure a safe environment
• Cook or assist in cooking meals for youth and facilitate post-meal cleanup
• Support Case Managers with paperwork, file maintenance, and appointment follow-ups
• Maintain records in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) computer system
• Escort youth to external agencies, hospitals, or school visits
• Lead or participate in recreational and holiday activities
• Complete incident reports and de-escalate crises following agency protocol

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or one year of relevant work experience
• Interest in working with youth who have experienced homelessness
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to respond positively to supervision and coaching
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong focus on child protection and resident safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Driver's license with comfortability driving a 7-passenger van

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• PTO including three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, and five personal days
• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months