Residential Advisor (60614)

Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in Callicoon, NY, using student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 288 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student aged 16-24.

About the Role

Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.

• Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in dormitory living situations and to accomplish their goals and objectives.
• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselors.
• Assist in unit activities, including unit government.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center to ensure safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.
• Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.
• Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
• Maintain dormitory and individual student files; ensure files are complete, updated, and contain all required documentation.
• Enter student case notes in the center information system.
• Participate in the career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and creating positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm.
• Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions, and independent living skills.
• Work overtime when directed.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced degrees preferred.
• A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required.
• A valid in-State Driver's License preferred.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, and patrolling dormitories.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA: Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and/or Dependent Care FSA
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching
• Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)
• Robust Wellness Program with free and discounted services, plus monetary incentives for healthy decisions
• Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal
• Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas

Pay

$22.84 per hour

Schedule

• Multiple shifts available:
• Fri–Mon: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM, Wed & Thurs OFF
• Tues–Sat: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM, Sun & Mon OFF
• Sat & Sun: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Mon: 3:00 PM–12:00 AM, Tues & Wed: 11:30 PM–8:30 AM, Thurs & Fri OFF