Weekend Relief Staff For Transitional Living Program

The Weekend Relief Staff is responsible for weekend supervision of homeless young adults and will act as role model and provide support for these residents.

In addition to the coverage of weekends, it is required that persons in this position also relieve Resident Managers/Coordinators at times of vacation leave and on agency holidays.

(Please note: No one staff person is ever expected to cover every holiday or vacation leave, unless desired)

1. Supervision of Residents
   1. Support residents in the execution of their Independent Living Plan.
   2. Be available on-site during scheduled weekend hours to supervise residents' activities. Walk hallways and grounds periodically (at least once every two hours) to ensure safety and compliance with rules.
   3. Assist in any emergency needs or events that may arise.
   4. Record weekend activities and report activities to Resident Manager on Sunday night.
   5. Plan and participate in recreational activities with residents.
   6. Attend meetings and trainings as required.
   7. When necessary, assist in maintenance needs.
   8. Must inform Program Coordinator if you will be out of reach or out of town.
   9. Must provide and maintain a “best to reach at” e-mail address or phone number that is checked a minimum of once per day.
   10. Must respond within one business day to any and all shift availability queries from Resident Manager, Program Coordinator or fellow Weekend Relief staff member.
   11. Must be able to work at least one shift per month.
   12. If for some reason you are no longer able to work a scheduled shift, it is your responsibility to find coverage for that shift, as well as for contacting the Resident Manager as soon as you know you will be unable to work.

1. Education and Experience
   1. High School Diploma.
   2. At least 23 years of age and in good health.
   3. Must demonstrate sensitivity to homelessness and cultural differences.  Must like working with teenagers.
   4. Must have valid Washington State driver's license and have own transportation with necessary insurance.
   5. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.  Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
   6. Experience with infants and toddlers at certain sites.
2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   1. Ability to develop warm and open relationship while maintaining appropriate boundaries with residents.
   2. Ability to observe and discuss behavior problems and suggest appropriate alternatives.
   3. Must demonstrate sound judgment (in assessing situations).

P/T, 24/48 hr shifts

$244 per full weekend shift

Transitional Living Program Coordinator

Everett, Seattle and Bothell

12/31/2008

kendraj@friendsofyouth.org

10/25/2007