Residential Advisor Prime Shift

Bizzell • Guthrie, OK

78d

About The Position

Bizzell is seeking a full-time Residential Advisor at Guthrie Job Corps Center. The Residential Advisor is responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for the orderly operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure environment. The selected incumbent must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment services provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with advanced 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 develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with students.
• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures orderly, 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 of the program as scheduled or assigned.
• Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
• Maintains communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with 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 regardless of their ability, achievement or background, and works to motivate 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 student's 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 the Residential Living Supervisor.
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
• Participate in intramural programs.
• Ensure students meet their evening schedule.
• Provides support for safety and security in the 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.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell 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, and 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

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