C.R.I.B. Residence Presence, Hopeworks ‘N Camden

Posted by on January 06, 2014

CRIB Presence Job Description

Hopeworks ‘N Camden is a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization founded in 2000 in Camden, NJ.

Our Vision is to heal communities by creating safe pathways through which we own our histories and discover new choices. We do this by using education, technology and entrepreneurship to partner  with young men and women of Camden, NJ, as they identify and earn a sustainable future. Together we seize the opportunity to heal and thrive in the midst of violence and poverty. Our trainees have gone on to get jobs, attend colleges, and earn GEDs. They have developed Websites for more than 400 paying clients, served over 60 clients via our GIS business, and developed lasting partnerships with six different organizations.

Position & Responsibilities

There are two C.R.I.B. Residence Presence positions, the presence positions are responsible for partnering with one another to maintain a consistent presence in the C.R.I.B.  Each presence will be responsible for maintaining an active presence in the community one weekday evening a week and overnight every other weekday night.  Weekend coverage (Friday-Sunday) will be alternated between the two staff members.

Responsibilities include:

• Living at the C.R.I.B. in the provided room.
• Being responsible for the peace and security of the C.R.I.B.  Ensuring that all youth are in the house and accounted for at curfew and that security is set when scheduled.
• Attending weekly community meeting with C.R.I.B. Residents and C.R.I.B. Program Manager. Meetings will be scheduled by all community members in agreement with one another.
• Participating in a monthly meeting for creating solutions between all residents and program staff.
• Assisting with grocery shopping on a weekly basis.
• Actively creating community activities with youth and the community during Friday evenings when present at the C.R.I.B. (i.e. Game Nights, Movie nights)
• Considering themselves a member of the C.R.I.B. Community and participating in community activities as agreed upon.
• Must be able to understand and uphold all policies of the C.R.I.B. Handbook, and serve as a positive role model for C.R.I.B. Youth.
• In the case of an emergency, notifying the Director of Operations or C.R.I.B. Program Manager, and other Hopeworks staff as necessary and will make sure that all necessary emergency responders have been notified.  Must understand and implement house emergency procedures (i.e. evacuation plan during household fire).
• Understanding all employee policies and procedures as set forth in the Hopeworks Personnel Handbook.
• Completing a comprehensive orientation and training.
• Communicating with C.R.I.B. Manager regularly. Always informs the C.R.I.B. manager of any situations (needs, behavioral changes, problems, etc.) that may arise.

Requirements:

• Must have a passion for youth development and community living
• Have basic computer skills
• Must be have a minimum of an associates degree, or a junior or senior at a four year college, or a college graduate
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to work independently

Compensation

• Room and Board
• Opportunity to earn free graduate credits at St. Joseph’s University