Senior Residential Advisor

Responsible for working with Residential team to provide students on respective dormitory with a safe, clean, and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement and success. Provide individualized case management to maintain student enrollment and success in the program

• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data;
  Supervise students in the dorm and while on Center-sponsored activities
• Instruct and counsels students regarding, Career Success Standards and other skill development including but not limited to:
  Workplace relationships and ethics, Personal growth and development, Interpersonal skills, Information Management, Multicultural Awareness, Career and Personal Planning, Independent Living
• Instruct personal conduct and social grace
• Assist in leadership training of students
• Inspect dorm areas, ensure cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness;
  Supervise dorm clean-up activities
• Act as advisor to Peer Court
• Participate in student case conferences
• Participate with the Counselor and Residential Living Manager in the development and implementation of student personal and social development plans
• Maintain current and accurate records of student personal and social development
• Maintain discipline in the assigned dorm and dorm area
• Maintain student accountability
• Maintain his or her shift incident log; ensure accuracy and completeness
• Act in the absence of the Residential Living Manager
• Assist in the development and training of RAs
• Work with the Residential Living Manager, Counselor, and other team members to support the effective case management of students on their caseloads
• Positively model, mentor and monitor students on the Job Corps Career Success Standards:
  Workplace Relationships and Ethics;
  Communications;
  Personal Growth and Development;
  Interpersonal Skills;
  Information Management;
  Multicultural Awareness;
  Career and Personal Planning;
  Independent Living Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connections core values and operating principles
• 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
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• 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

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Minimum of one year experience working with youth

Minimum of one year Job Corps or related program experience preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Advanced degrees preferred

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…