Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor

This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and is an hourly, non-exempt role. At Job Corps, this role goes beyond supervision. You are part of the structure that helps young people build discipline, stability, and direction. What you do each day directly impacts how students show up, how they behave, and how they grow.

This role requires a strong on-the-ground presence, reinforcing structure, accountability, and consistency within the dorm. You help maintain expectations, model appropriate behavior, and guide students in learning how to live, not just how to train. Make more than a living. Make a difference.

The Residential Advisor is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive dormitory environment for students ages 16 to 24. This role combines supervision, mentoring, and accountability to ensure students are meeting expectations and developing the life skills needed for independence. You will guide daily routines, reinforce standards, and provide consistent leadership that helps students stay on track both personally and professionally.

You bring consistency, presence, and the ability to lead through actions. You understand how to set expectations, hold boundaries, and still build rapport. You are able to manage multiple situations at once, stay calm under pressure, and make sound decisions that support both safety and student development.

You gain experience in leadership, behavior management, and mentoring in a structured environment. This role builds skills in communication, conflict resolution, and accountability that carry forward into supervisory and management positions. You will be part of a team that plays a direct role in shaping student success.

• Provides daily supervision of students to maintain order, discipline, and accountability within the dormitory
• Ensures a safe, clean, and structured living environment at all times
• Maintains full accountability of all assigned students and documents significant events during each shift
• Enforces center rules, policies, and procedures consistently
• Assists students in adjusting to center life through mentoring, guidance, and behavior management
• Ensures students follow daily schedules, including wake-up, hygiene, and attendance requirements
• Conducts regular room inspections and ensures dorms remain inspection ready
• Facilitates morning accountability checks and weekly dorm meetings
• Provides informal counseling and guidance on personal responsibility, decision-making, and life skills
• Facilitates group discussions on topics such as conflict resolution, budgeting, and independent living
• Serves as a member of the Career Success Team, supporting student interventions and progress
• Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with PRH requirements
• Conducts regular safety and perimeter checks of dormitory areas
• Responds appropriately to student needs, including illness, injury, or emotional concerns
• Maintains communication between students, staff, and management
• Ensures all equipment and facilities are maintained according to standards
• Promotes a safe environment free from harassment, intimidation, bullying, and disrespect
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of experience in counseling, education, social work, security, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred
• Experience in housekeeping, hotel, motel, or custodial work is a strong plus

• Ability to effectively engage and relate to a diverse student population
• Strong leadership and behavior management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain, AED certification preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain professional relationships across departments

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