Residential Advisor (61750)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC • Town of Bethlehem, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a strong leader passionate about guiding young adults toward success? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and problem-solving are key? If so, we want YOU to join our Glenmont Job Corps Center team as a Residential Advisor. Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in working with youth student, supervision.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Passion for youth development and creating a positive impact.
• High School Diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with youth student, supervision (Job Corps or similar setting preferred).
• Advanced degrees preferred.
• A valid in-State Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate center activities to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive student environment.
• Work with staff members to promote positive student behavior and engagement.
• Monitor campus safety, respond to incidents, and enforce policies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students, helping them develop life and career skills.
• Work collaboratively with different departments to maintain a productive and goal-oriented atmosphere.
• Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.
• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor.
• Assist in unit activities, as designated, including unit government.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.
• Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.
• Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
• Maintain dormitory and individual student files; ensure files are complete, updated and contain all required documentation.
• Enter student case notes in the center information system.
• Participate in career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and creating positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm.
• Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions and independent living skills.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work – Shape the future of young adults and help them achieve their goals.
• Growth Opportunities – We support career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees