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Per Diem Resident Assistant

The Door – A Center of Alternatives, Inc. · door.org
New YorkOn-site2+ yrsTemporary
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The job in short

Overnight resident assistant for youth supportive housing.

Details

Found
31 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
Location
New York, NY, USA
Pay (as listed)
$21.96–$24 an hour

Full description

Job Details: Job Location: East 9th Street Housing Program - New York, NY, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $21.96 - $24.00Hourly, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description  Mental Health and Personal Development    Position:      Per Diem Resident Assistant  Supervisor: Program Supervisors, The Lee and 9th Street Supportive Housing Program     Overview:  The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly 11,000 New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood. The Resident Assistant will report to the Program Supervisor at The 9th Street Supportive Housing Program providing oversight to ensure building safety, particularly during evening and overnight hours.     Responsibilities:  Monitor resident activities in the building and provide crisis intervention as needed  Follow-up on directives from building Supervisor that are communicated via email  Ensure that Night Staff Policy and Procedures are followed  Complete accurate and timely end of shift reports to supervisors  Be available for overnight shifts (11-7am or 12-8am) and /or late-night shifts; including weekends  Implement positive youth development focused activities onsite for residents  Document all incidents and interventions with young people and building security  Communicate appropriately with resident coaches and program management during and following crisis situations  Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, workshops and outside events  Other responsibilities and functions as assigned by supervisor  Qualifications:  A minimum of a high school diploma or HSE; Bachelors preferred  Minimum of 2-year experience with adolescents utilizing positive youth development principles  Experience working with diverse at-risk populations such as LGBTQ, homeless and mentally ill  Knowledge of social service systems and resources as they relate to the urban youth population  Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principles of positive youth development  Understanding of adolescent development, assessment, counseling and/or crisis management  Ability to engage young people positively  Ability to provide crisis intervention when necessary   Excellent oral and written communication skills    Hours:  Scheduled as needed  Qualifications:

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