Resident Advisor - Corrections; 3rd Shift

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We’re looking for a passionate, reliable, and compassionate Residential Advisor to join our residential team at 1617 READING ROAD, Cincinnati, OH, US. This full‑time position supports residents and ensures a safe, structured environment.

Salary Range: $17.20 to $19.00 hourly.

• Be a consistent, calming presence by overseeing daily client activities and ensuring a safe, structured environment.
• Conduct routine safety checks and facilities rounds to keep everything running smoothly.
• Support clients in developing decision‑making and life skills.
• Distribute medications and observe drug screenings responsibly.
• Conduct searches of client belongings as needed to maintain safety.
• Document daily observations and incidents accurately using our software.
• Jump into action during emergencies, using de‑escalation and crisis‑management strategies.
• Greet and assist new clients during non‑clinical intakes.
• Monitor behavioral changes and ensure clients move safely and appropriately through the program.
• Provide transportation to appointments or activities if needed.
• Contribute as a flexible, trusted team member—other duties may arise, and you’ll be ready.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication skills—you know how to listen, speak clearly, and write effectively.
• Calm, level‑headed problem‑solving abilities, even under pressure.
• Basic computer know‑how for documentation and record‑keeping.
• A sense of empathy, accountability, and professionalism.
• Experience in human services is a bonus—but heart, integrity, and reliability are musts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of experience (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance (if driving is part of the role).

• Positional:
  Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional sitting.
• Gross Mobility:
  Rare climbing or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
• May require ability to walk up to 4 flights of stairs consecutively, depending on location.
• Sensory:
  Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and mid‑range visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking/communicating.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Shift

Hours:

Approx. 11:00pm - 7:00am (Thursday - Sunday)