Residential Advisor; Substitute

Residential Advisor (Substitute) – Life Skills Connection Inc.

Base Pay Range: $22.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Position: Residential Advisor (Substitute)

Reports To: Senior Residential Advisor

Department: Residential

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Primary Position Objectives: Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly operation of the dormitory program. Perform 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 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 timesheets according to Residential Living Supervisor
• Assist and train 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 assigned dorm
• Work toward 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 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

• Effective Communication
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  Present information clearly and concisely, confirm correct interpretation of information; high standard of written and oral communication; written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read.
• Organization of Work
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  Demonstrate ability to handle several projects simultaneously; implement key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment; continually seek ways to improve service through personal growth; initiate and respond to suggestions for improvement.

• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

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

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a human services field (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields) preferred.

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Employee must regularly sit, stand, and walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required: close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Occasional exposure to outdoor…