Senior Residential Advisor

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and truthful communication.

About the role

Directly oversees the residential advisors on assigned shift or dormitory. Responsible for residential activities within the dormitories providing for maximum program coordination, student safety/wellbeing, discipline, and preparation of records and reports in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations to maintain a safe, positive, and wholesome environment.
• Performs assigned administrative duties required for effective student and staff services.
• Provide medication assistance/support to students following the Job Corps Symptomatic Management Guidelines for Non-Health Staff, Center Standard Operating Procedures, and within the scope of the State of Alaska Medication Administration Training for Unlicensed Personnel.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and accommodated need assistance for cleaning, hygiene, social skill, and independent living skill development for students.
• Works as an effective member of the social development team, ensuring communication with shift Senior Duty Officer (SDO) and support of other departments.
• Performs residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior.
• Prepares and trains for emergency situations that may arise.
• Communicates with families of students by mail and phone, as required, to resolve problems and assure the wellbeing of students.
• Coordinates residential activities including recreation and entertainment on and off Center.
• Creates and assists in special dorm events.
• Inspects dormitory facility regularly. Recommends facility maintenance work when needed.
• Assists in selection and training of all hall leaders and ensure daily cleanup.
• Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits with counselor.
• Assumes responsibility of SDO during shift as assigned.
• Serves in the absence of the residential manager, as assigned.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and programs affecting residential living.
• Maintains positive and effective relations with students.
• Provides guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in the dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.
• Maintain accountability of students and property.
• Adhere to standard safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• One (1) year experience working with youth.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Associates Degree in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Previous experience with Job Corps program.
• One (1) year supervisory experience.
• Two (2) or more years working with youth.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• High level of social contact. Work closely with students and other office staff.
• Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person.
• Occasionally placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or unpleasant.
• Work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit for hours at a time, stand, bend, stoop, walk, climb stairs as part of evacuation and accountability.
• Make beds, including tucking in blankets.
• Operate cleaning equipment (vacuum, mop, broom, etc.).
• Regularly open and close doors.
• Perform laundry start to finish.
• Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Pay

$21.19/hour plus an additional $5.03/hour (up to maximum of 40 hours per week) used to offset the cost of elected benefits.

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday; 3:00pm-12:00am.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in company 401(k) with Company matching after 1 year.
• Minimum of ten days vacation per year. Actual days are based upon your Service Date.
• Accrued sick time at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year.
• 12 paid holidays per year.