Residential Advisor - Overnights

Job Summary

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.

Duties

• Schedules and supervises clean ups and submits repair requests to maintain orderly, clean-living conditions.
• Supervises 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.
• Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Motivates and directs students while setting example of proper dress and behavior.
• Follows all non-health standing orders.
• Transports students to various activities and events.
• Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
• Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized.
• Participates in intramural programs.
• Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
• Provides support for 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.
• Maintains log of activities taking place during the shift.
• Works towards meeting performance management goals.
• Follows the CDSS/CSS/BMS plans and procedures daily.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures.
• Models appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits.
• Adheres to required property controls policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Requirements

• Above average public speaking skills and experience in same; above average verbal and written skills; above average problem solving and conflict resolution skills; computer literacy.
• Must be able to work any shift and day of the week.
• Experience: Minimum two years working with youth or related experience and/or training.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate Degree in a human service field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related and fields is preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.