Residential Advisor - Evening & Night Shift

Eckerd Connects•Albany, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Advisor provides a safe, supportive, and predictable dormitory environment for Job Corps trainees. The role supervises residents’ daily activities, monitors progress toward performance contract goals and objectives, and uses behavior management and consistent, intentional practices guided by the organization’s core values. The advisor conducts dormitory operations in accordance with center policies and procedures and provides daily supervision to students ages 16–24 to maintain good order and discipline. The position ensures dormitory supervision around the clock and helps ensure residents follow all rules, policies, and procedures. The advisor maintains accountability for all residents, records significant shift events in a logbook, supports students as they adjust to Center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring, and documents student records and relevant data according to PRH requirements. The position is based at Turner Job Corps in Albany, Georgia. The listed schedules are 3 p.m.–12 a.m. or 11:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m., at an hourly rate of $17.20. Employment is contingent on passing a nationwide criminal background check, and candidates must pass a drug screen under the organization’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a related field such as counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, supportive, and predictable environment while supervising Job Corps trainees in the dormitory.
Monitor trainees’ progress toward performance contract goals and objectives and use behavior management and consistent, intentional core-value-driven practices.
Conduct dormitory operations in accordance with center operating policies and procedures.
Supervise students ages 16–24 to maintain good order and discipline in the dormitory.
Help ensure dormitories are supervised 24 hours a day and residents follow all rules, policies, and procedures.
Maintain accountability for all residents and record significant events occurring during the shift in the logbook.
Help students adjust to Center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring.
Document student records and enter relevant student data according to PRH requirements.