TEMP Independent Living Advisor

About the role

We are seeking a candidate with experience as a Residential Advisor (RA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), strong customer service skills, and experience working with youth aged 16-24 years to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly dorm environment.

Schedule

Multiple shift options available:

• Prime Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Split Shift: Monday and Tuesday overnight (11:30 PM – 8:30 AM) and Saturday and Sunday (11:30 AM – 12:00 AM)
• Overnight Shift: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 PM – 8:30 AM
• On-Call Hours: Available to fill in where needed on any shift

Responsibilities

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

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

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

Skills & Competencies

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

Benefits

• Medical coverage with reduced rates for employees
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance (covers dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture on or off the job)
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 12 paid holidays
• Free access to weight and cardio rooms
• Low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily

Physical & ADA Requirements

Following the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Accommodations will not be made if they pose serious health or safety risks or impose undue hardship on the company.

• Fluently read, write, and communicate in English
• Hear and speak to exchange information effectively