Residential Advisor

Bizzell•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Bizzell Group, one of the fastest-growing companies in America, is seeking a Residential Advisor to provide a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties, as necessary, for an orderly operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure environment. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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 organization skills
Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.
A 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

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 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 timesheets according to the 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 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
Complies 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, 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