Residential Advisor (3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.)

Education & Training Resources LLC•Montgomery, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides supervision, guidance, and support to students within the residential living environment. Maintains a safe, clean, structured, and orderly dormitory while promoting student accountability, positive behavior, independent living skills, and personal development.

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.
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

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate accountability of students assigned to the dormitory and promptly reports absences or discrepancies.
Provides counseling and guidance to students regarding behavior, attitude, personal responsibility, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationships.
Monitors student activities and enforces Center policies to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment.
Directs and supervises students during dormitory cleaning, room inspections, maintenance activities, and upkeep of common areas.
Provides students with training in independent living, leadership, decision-making, time-management, hygiene, and communication skills.
Reinforces positive behavior and holds students accountable for conduct that does not meet Center expectations.
Accurately completes shift logs, accountability records, incident reports, and required entries in the Center Information System and student folders.
Promptly reports unusual, serious, or critical incidents to the appropriate supervisor and completes all required documentation.
Collaborates with the Dorm Supervisor, counselors, and other team members to provide effective case-management services and communicate relevant shift information.
Serves as an advisor to the Student Peer Court and performs other assigned duties that support the Independent Living department and the Center’s mission.