Residential Advisor

Primary Position Objectives

$17.91 per hour
Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly operation of the dormitory program.
Supervises students to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

Brief Description of Duties

• Schedules and supervises clean-up and submits repair requests to ensure orderly, clean-living conditions.
• Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center), and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
• Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
• Maintains communication with students' counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
• Attends staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
• Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement or background, and works to motivate them toward goals.
• Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Follows all non-health standing orders.
• Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
• Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
• Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
• Ensures case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up-to-date.
• Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.
• Submits time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor.
• Affords assistance and training to student leaders per center policy.
• Participates in intramural programs.
• Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
• Supports safety and security on center.
• Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
• Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
• Works towards meeting performance center goals.
• Follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH-mandated staff training.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
• Experience: Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.
• Education: 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 preferred.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• #INDBR
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.