Substitute Independent Living Advisor (RA)

Position Summary

Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly dorm by effectively managing student behavior and conduct. Multiple Shift Options: Department Shift Schedules: * Prime Shift Monday through Friday 3:00pm-12:00am * Split Shift Monday and Tuesday Overnight 11:30pm-8:30am and Saturday and Sunday 11:30am-12:00am * Overnight Shift Wednesday through Sunday 11:30pm-8:30am** On-Call Hours are filled in where we need help on any shift.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accountability of students who are present for duty at the center
• Provide counseling and guidance to students in assigned dorms on topics such as attitude, behavior, and inter-personal relationships with others
• Monitor student activity in the dorm and ensure appropriate student behavior
• Direct students and assist during maintenance and cleanup of the dorm areas
• Provide students with training in independent living and leadership skills
• Reinforce positive behaviors and hold students accountable for negative behaviors
• Maintain all shift logs, enter data into the center information system and student folders, and report any unusual or critical incidents to supervisors
• Support dorm supervisor, counselors, and other team members in providing effective case management services to the students on their assigned caseloads
• Act as a member of a team with other advisors who are assigned to the dorms by completing assigned shift duties and communicating all shift-specific information appropriately
• Act as an advisor to student peer counsel

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to relate to and work with disadvantaged youth
• Proven customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to meet frequent deadlines and handle stressful, hectic situations without loss of efficiency and composure
• Proficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED
• Residential experience in a group home or college dormitory setting preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Physical Activities

• Fluently reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Sitting, standing, and moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies

Working Conditions

• General office and dorm setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be required to work a flex schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed
• Exposure to possible confrontation with students