Independent Living Advisor (Evenings or Night shifts available)

Education & Training Resources LLC • Excelsior Springs, MO

7d • $38,000

About The Position

Maintains a safe, clean and orderly dorm by effectively controlling student behavior.

Requirements

• Ability to relate to and work with disadvantaged youth
• Proven customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet frequent deadlines and handle stressful, hectic situations without loss of efficiency and composure
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Residential experience in a group home or college dormitory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate accountability of students that are present for duty on center.
• Provides counseling and guidance to students in assigned dorm on attitude, behavior and inter-personal relationships with others.
• Monitors student activity in the dorm and ensure appropriate student behavior.
• Directs students and may assist during maintenance and clean up of dorms and dorm areas.
• Provides students with training in independent living and leadership skills.
• Reinforces positive behaviors and holds students accountable for negative behaviors.
• Maintains all shift logs, enters data into the Center Information System and Student Folders and reports any unusual or critical incidents to superiors.
• Supports Dorm Supervisor, Counselor and other team members in providing effective case management services to students on their assigned caseloads.
• Acts as a member of a team with other Independent Living Advisors assigned to a dormitory by completing assigned shift duties and communicating all shift specific information appropriately.
• Acts as an advisor to Student Peer Court.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED