Job Title: Resident Advisor Department: Shelter Services Reports To: Shelter Director FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Mission: YES to YOUTH  MCYS strengthens the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and suicide prevention services. We provide a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sex-trafficked, homeless, and at-risk youth begin healing from the past and become empowered for the future. Summary of Position: To provide daily care and supervision, positive role-modeling, structure and support to the youth in the Emergency Shelter Program to ensure their health, safety, and well-being are protected. The Shelter schedule is set a month at a time, but the ideal candidate will be able to pick up additional shifts with short notice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned: Maintain required supervision and ratio at all times, ensuring the safety and well-being of all youth in your care. Complete required safety checks on a varied schedule but not to exceed 15 minutes or less as required. Maintain a nurturing, therapeutic, and safe environment by establishing and following a consistent daily routine, providing appropriate supervision at all times; monitoring environment and mass media (movies, TV, radio, written materials, and cell phone usage) for appropriate content. Assign and monitor completion of age-appropriate chores, develop, plan, and execute appropriate and enriching activities to decrease boredom and restlessness, and request necessary supplies for special occasions and/or special activities. Maintain living areas in a good state of cleanliness and order, and maintain adequate supplies for cleaning. Providing for the children’s physical needs by obtaining and helping children maintain clean, adequate, appropriate clothing and other personal items and by teaching children personal grooming habits and nutritional values. Recognizing signs and symptoms of illness by treating minor ailments and seeking appropriate guidance from the shelter supervisor. Filling prescriptions as needed; administering medications as prescribed by the child's physician as well as monitoring for side effects. Submitting prompt, accurate documents such as serious incident reports, daily logs, accident reports, restraint reports, and other pertinent information. Pass along related information to the staff working the next shift. Assist residents with goals, daily living activities, and transporting children to and from appointments, school, or recreational activities when necessary. Guiding children and establishing a trusting relationship with mutual respect by listening to children with compassion and concern, by using praise and encouragement for positive behavior and consequences (natural or imposed) for inappropriate behavior, and by providing support for a child when needed. Inspiring each child through innovative techniques to achieve their maximum potential and develop inner strength, being a positive leader in the shelter, and displaying appropriate boundaries and role modeling of adult interactions. Positively interacting with parents, caseworkers, teachers, therapists, and other staff by recognizing that children need to feel they are a part of a family, peer group, and the community and avoiding criticism of children’s families and friends. Responsible for supervising and interacting with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries, communication, consistency, flexibility, and compassion. Positively interact with volunteers, donors and visitors. Conduct drug testing as requested by the Shelter Director or designee. Updated:  3/25/2026 Ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends. Attend all required shelter and agency-wide meetings. Maintain up-to-date on all shelter communication. Complete all training required by program management and DFPS licensing minimum standards such as; Trauma Informed Care, Recognizing and Reporting Child Sexual Abuse, Psychotropic Medication, Normalcy Training, and Sex Trafficking. Perform other duties related to the job as assigned by the Shelter Director or designee. Minimum Education and Training: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Formal professional experience working with at-risk youth required; experience working with youth in a residential setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to connect with youth while maintaining good boundaries and being a positive role model Good oral and written communication skills. Benefits: YES to YOUTH  MCYS offers a generous benefit package for full-time employees including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Life insurance 403(b) matching contributions Paid Holidays Paid time off Sick Leave Jury Duty Pay Bereavement Leave Mileage Reimbursements Working alongside a great group of passionate people and so much more! YES to YOUTH  MCYS is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, and clients. We respect equality and inclusivity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other marginalized identities. We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. All Staff Must: Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics and protect client confidentiality. Promote and demonstrate appropriate respect for cultural diversity among co-workers and all work-related contacts. Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy. Maintain valid Texas Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance. Obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certifications. Maintain required training hours as per licensure and/or agency policies. Updated: : 3/25/2026 Position Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires a high degree of mental and physical effort due to considerable interruptions and/or frequent changes of activity or workloads during a typical day. This position will require the employee to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the program. Work will be required on weekends and holidays. Actual work hours and working days will vary and be agreed upon with the Shelter Director. Generally, work takes place indoors, but at times, the employee will be asked to be outside participating and assisting with activities with youth and/or fellow employees. Travel is required during thenormal workday. The employee will be required to drive a 15-passenger van in the course of his/her daily duty while transporting youth. The employee will also be required to travel in his/her own vehicle to and from YES to YOUTH – MCYS offices, seminars, and meetings. Shifts are typically either 6am- 2pm, 2pm-10pm, or 10pm-6am and flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts is required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; stand; climb stairs; sit; use hands to use or handle office tools and equipment, including telephone and computer; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus for work with computers and peripheral vision and depth perception for driving. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,duties and skills required of personnel so classified.