Residential Advisor Senior

Primary Position Objectives

Plans, supervises, and coordinates residential living operations during assigned shift. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Controls the movement of students between dormitories.
• Distributes dormitory supplies.
• Tracks dormitory performance as it relates to dormitory incentives, including student retention.
• Screens, interviews, and recommends the hiring of all Residential Advisors (RAs).
• Reports to the Residential Living Manager on all aspects of residential living operations.
• Provides orientation and other job‑related training to RAs.
• Schedules work assignments, supervises and evaluates RA performance.
• Ensures that dormitory activity logs are accurately and completely maintained.
• Maintains and follows all non‑health standing orders.
• Provides student instruction in developing and improving residential living skills.
• Ensures student accountability.
• Coordinates building and equipment use.
• Maintains a safe and healthful work environment at all times.
• Ensures students receive prompt and appropriate assistance in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, arrest, trouble at home, or other traumatic experiences.
• Administers first aid and emergency medical procedures.
• Inspects dormitory areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness.
• Participates in student case conferences as deemed necessary.
• Maintains accurate/current records of students' personal/social development plans.
• Completes required reports timely and accurately.
• Maintains student discipline to maximize social development engagement, participation, and learning.
• Collaborates with safety/security and other departments on student issues.
• Establishes a high degree of student rapport.
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Arranges student transportation when needed.
• Acts as center liaison to the Center Director after normal business hours.
• Submits time sheets within the time frame per center policy.
• Assists with the student leadership program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with students.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, organization, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.

Experience

• Minimum of two years related experience as a Residential Advisor or related supervisory experience in a similar environment (preferred).
• Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.

Education

Associate's Degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields from a college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certificates / Licenses / Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability