Residential Advisor

BENEFITS

• Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed
• Salary: $40,914 – $49,108 (typical starting range)
• Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases
• Retirement: LASERS

Intervene in and reclaim the lives of 16‑to‑18‑year‑old at‑risk youth, producing program graduates with the values, life skills, education, and self‑discipline necessary to succeed as productive Louisiana citizens.

JCP is a voluntary program that targets youth at risk of not completing high school. We provide an environment for youth to focus on academic goals while enhancing personal strengths and resilience. The program offers a structured environment and teaches discipline, self‑control, and motivation. We develop the whole person by focusing on eight core components that support each cadet’s personal development: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health & hygiene, physical fitness, and service to community.

• Establish and enforce JCP policies and procedures for maintaining behavior and order among Associates and Residential Advisors (RAs).
• Teach, assess, and counsel Residential Advisors on respective shift to improve individual growth.
• Provide counseling, on‑spot corrections, and training for subordinate RA actions.
• Prepare materials and supplies for Dormitory and associate training opportunities.
• Complete daily shift‑report logs, disciplinary reports, serious incident reports, and incident reports within required timelines.
• Monitor and maintain a trade/barracks environment conducive to training, resting, and sleeping.
• Coordinate transportation plans of associates to schools, industries, and on‑site locations.
• Plan and implement monthly fire and evacuation drills with trade.
• Act as the front‑line counselor to intercept or divert Residential Advisor issues.
• Adjust trade routine to accommodate changes in the program training schedule.
• Make necessary decisions to implement program requirements based on current dynamics.
• Guide and assist associates with illness, adjustment issues, and/or special needs; report to Assistant Commandant and Commandant as required.
• Conduct initial and final Physical Fitness tests for all associates.
• Plan items necessary to keep associates engaged during lag time.
• Transport cadets to required educational or recreational opportunities.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing staff and students.
• Certify and correct CATS entries before the end of the pay period.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Reinforce departmental uniform policy and document RA attendance for work each day.
• Use positive communication and work in professional harmony with administrators, co‑workers, supervisors, support staff, and associates.
• Complete all LMD Employee annual safety training and Supervisor training as required.
• Consult with co‑workers, teachers, counselors, case managers, support staff, and administrators to resolve program issues.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and/or adjust training schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma; experience demonstrating the ability to work with at‑risk youth; ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Preferred:
  Job experience working with at‑risk youth; proficiency in Microsoft Office; CPR/First Aid certification; ability to instruct and demonstrate physical training activities.

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card, and Birth Certificate.
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations; other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other required training.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment‑Free Environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)