Residential Advisor; Evening & Overnight

Residential Advisor (Evening & Overnight)

Distinction LLC – St. Louis, Missouri, United States. A Mississippi‑based business that oversees the operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center, providing a positive work environment and opportunities for career development.

This is a non‑exempt, hourly, SCA‑covered position that provides a safe, supportive, and predictable environment for dormitory supervision of Job Corps trainees. The shift differential is 10% for overnight positions (11:30 pm – 8:30 am).

• Assist students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor.
• Ensure students meet required schedule, waking on time and arriving on time for school or work assignment.
• Ensure students are adequately prepared for the training day, e.g., dressed appropriately.
• Provide daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, and other activities.
• Ensure dorms are always clean and inspection ready.
• Provide informal counseling related to stress management, personal problem, etc., and provide insight into responsible behavior and attitudes.
• Document student records according to PRH, inputting all relevant student data.
• Prepare applicable reports to ensure accurate documentation of student progress.
• Maintain dormitory bulletin boards with updated student and center information.
• Serve as channel of communication between management, staff, and students.
• Facilitate groups in life skills including budgeting, renter’s rights, completing a lease, completing chores, etc.
• Facilitate small group discussions on life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc.
• Teach SST curriculum as defined by the PRH and the center.
• Participate in ESPs for students in assigned dormitory.
• Assess the need for confidentiality balanced with the need to report situations on behalf of students to ensure the safety and well‑being of students and staff.
• Contact family members for consent for pass system as warranted.
• Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, etc.
• Provide CPR/First Aid as warranted.
• Meet individually a minimum of once a month with students on assigned dorm, documenting the meeting.
• Perform and document regular perimeter checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.
• Facilitate weekly dorm meetings which include accountability checks.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are clean and maintained in accordance with center, and DOL standards.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for students.
• Ensure student rooms and bulletin boards are maintained per established standards.
• Ensure assigned dormitory and its outdoor area are maintained in good repair, cleanliness, and order.
• Ensure use of federal equipment is within DOL, and center guidelines.
• Attend all required training sessions.
• Maintain a work environment of zero accident and injuries including no loss‑time accidents.
• Ensure a work environment that provides an equal opportunity for all.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property, adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• May assist with other tasks as needed.

Education & Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One – two years’ experience in a related field such as counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance.
• Associate’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university is a plus.
• Able to complete all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Able to read email daily and reply to messages in a timely manner based on urgency and importance.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to compose descriptive reports; use…