Blue Ridge Residential Advisor - On-Call

Serrato Corporation•Marion, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call position requiring availability for any shift or day of the week due to a 24/7 operation. The role involves providing a paraprofessional level of student support and performing duties essential for the orderly operation of the Dormitory Program. The position requires ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and staff, maintaining discipline, and assisting students in various aspects of their residential life and personal development.

Requirements

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 provide guidance and support to students.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides substitute and/or call-in services as a residential advisor.
Ensures orderly and clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean-up and submitting repair requests.
Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center), and other areas as scheduled or assigned.
Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
Maintains communication with students' counselors, instructors, and other staff members.
Attends staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially, and motivates them toward goals.
Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
Follows all non-health standing orders.
Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
Ensures case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up-to-date.
Secures students' personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.
Submits time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor.
Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
Participates in intramural programs.
Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
Provides support for safety and security on center.
Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
Works towards meeting performance center goals.
Follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
Participates in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Performs other duties as assigned.