Residential Advisor

Life Skills Connection Inc. provided pay range

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$22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Salary-$21.78-$21.79/hourly

Residential Advisor

Senior Residential Advisor

Residential

Non-Exempt

Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure environment.

• Ensure orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean up and submitting repair requests
• Provide supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned
• Identify and assist students in handling special problems and conduct dormitory meetings
• Maintain communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members
• Attend staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed
• Establish a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement, or background, and work to motivate them toward goals
• Initiate and direct dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students
• Follow all non-health standing orders
• Transport students to various activities and events as needed
• Maintain an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure
• Maintain logbooks, as directed and authorized, that show activity during shift
• Ensure case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date
• Secure students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged
• Submit time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor
• Assist and trains student leaders per center policy
• Participate in intramural programs
• Ensure students meet their evening schedule
• Provide support for safety and security at the center
• Ensure that buildings are secure and clean at all times
• Conduct periodic checks and maintain order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm
• Work towards meeting performance center goals
• Follow the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Life Skills Connection's policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training;
  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is…