Residential Advisor Substitute

Purpose of Position

The Residential Advisor performs pro‑active support and mentorship of all students residing in the residential environment. Assures a well‑balanced, nurturing, supportive, and psychologically healthy home living environment for all resident students. The Residential Advisor assures a safe and healthy home living environment for all resident students.

• AA degree required. Courses related to working with children such as child development, education and behavioral sciences such as counseling, social work or psychology, and cultural studies.
• Two or more years of successful experience working with high school age students in a residential setting.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Basic counseling knowledge and methods as applied to students.
• Strong leadership, communication and human relations skills in working with Native American students.
• Ability to speak Navajo is preferred.
• Effective and appropriate oral and written communication skills in working with students, staff, parents, and public.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

New employees in this position must provide documentation of immunity or immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and measles/rubella and of tuberculosis status by skin test or X‑ray within thirty (30) days of hiring, and at such additional intervals as may be determined by the immediate supervisor.

Consideration for employment will be given to Navajo, American Indian or Alaskan Tribal member with the required documentation including the necessary qualifications to meet the minimum requirements of the position. The Navajo/Indian preference law shall apply in all aspects of the position.

The position is non‑exempt and paid hourly based on the current school year.

Note:

Notwithstanding the above, this position is subject to possible furlough or reduction in force under NPS, Inc. Personnel Policies; due to unforeseen reductions in program funding that requires such general program changes.

Primary:
Dean of Student Life

• Supports and efficiently carries out responsibilities in accordance with Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. (NPS) Policies and Procedures.
• Represents NPS in a manner reflecting professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program.
• Secures and protects the confidentiality of NPS, Inc. faculty and student information.
• Takes the initiative to develop a strong residential program that promotes independent living and preparation for college dorm life; develop recognition and reward system; develop and lead weekly activities (e.g., crafts, games and exercise).
• Provides residential supervision at all times to ensure student safety and accountability; check morning details; conduct hourly and dorm perimeter checks.
• Maintain accurate and updated student files and prepare them for ISEP audits; update student attendance on NASIS; perform other computer or filing work as assigned.
• Pull up grade checks and provide to afternoon shift RA for review and intervention; post dorm average GPA for each grading period.
• Develop student work details to maintain residential facilities in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Implement student safety rules including medication check‑in, dispensing and monitoring; injury reporting; fire safety drills; and student attendance and accountability.
• Hold monthly dorm meetings.
• Residential Intakes must be completed in the first 2 weeks of school.
• Take leadership to maintain academic support services, including weekly grade checks; restrict cell phone usage during study hall and lights out; hold additional study hall and tutoring, when needed; talk with students who are getting poor grades or whose grades are falling.
• Support and coordinate residential activities that promote adolescent growth and development, as well as cultural activities; create flyers and other dorm announcements for dorm activities.
• Report any safety deficiencies and submit work orders to the Dean of Student Life and Facility Manager.
• Handle student problems appropriately and in a professional manner; report all incidences to Dean of Student Life.
• Apply basic…