Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor

Woodland - Laurel, MD 20724

Salary Range $21.38 - $21.38 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Education

The Woodland Job Corps Center, located in Laurel, Maryland, sits on 33 acres of suburban land and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we serve. Our center provides students with the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or equivalent while gaining hands-on training in a variety of in-demand fields, including Culinary Arts, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, Hospitality, and Building and Construction.

At Woodland Job Corps, we are committed to supporting students not only in their academic journey but also in their personal growth and life skills development. Join us as we empower the next generation to build brighter futures. WHY WORK FOR US?
• Competitive pay and health benefits - we offer a free medical, dental, and vision package to non-exempt staff!
• Wellness discount programs
• 401k with up to a 5% match and Roth IRA option
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• A beautiful 33-acre campus, ideal for meal break walks
• Located less than 10 minutes from the Ft Meade Army Base
• A courteous, team-oriented staff culture

Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.

• Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in a dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.

• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor.

• Assist in unit activities, as designated, including unit government.

• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required, ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.

• Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.

• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.

• Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.

• Maintain dormitory and individual student files; ensure files are complete, updated, and contain all required documentation.

• Enter student case notes in the center information system.

• Participate in the career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and creating positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm.

• Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions, and independent living skills.

• ⏰ It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.

• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.

• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required. A valid in-State Driver's License preferred.

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.