Residential Advisor

Covenant Learning Solutions LLC • Kittrell, NC

5d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Advisor is an hourly, non-exempt position that reports to the Shift Supervisor. This role is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and predictable environment for Job Corps trainees through dormitory supervision. The advisor will monitor trainees' progress in achieving performance contract goals and objectives, utilizing behavior management and Core-Value-driven practices. The position requires conducting dormitory operations in accordance with center and Covenant Learning Center policies and procedures, and demonstrating a commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively relate to trainee population.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Strong management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Must be able to successfully complete mandate training courses.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Position requires an ability to operate office equipment.
• In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience in a related field such as counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and prefer AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Center Values and operating principles.
• Provides daily supervision to students ages 16-24 to ensure good order and discipline are maintained in the dormitory.
• Responsible for ensuring that dormitories are always a clean and safe environment.
• Ensures the dormitories are under supervision 24 hours a day and ensures all rules, policies and procedures are followed by residents.
• Maintains 100% accountability of all residents and logbook entries for any significant events that occur during their shift.
• Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor.
• Ensures students meet the required schedule, waking on time and arriving on time for school or work assignment.
• Serves as a Career Success Team (CST) member developing and implementing student interventions.
• Ensures students are adequately prepared for the training day, e.g., dressed appropriately.
• Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, and other activities.
• Ensures dorms are always clean and inspection ready.
• Provides informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, etc., and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes.
• Documents student records according to PRH, inputting all relevant student data.
• Prepares applicable reports to ensure accurate documentation of student progress.
• Maintains and ensures student rooms, dream boards and bulletin boards with updated student and center information per established standards.
• Serves as channel of communication between management, staff, and students.
• Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting, renter's rights, completing a lease, completing chores, etc.
• Facilitates small group discussions on life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc.
• Participates in ESPs for students in assigned dormitory.
• Assesses the need for confidentiality balanced with the need to report situations on behalf of students to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• Contacts family members for consent for pass system as warranted.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, etc.
• Meets individually a minimum of once a month with students on assigned dorm, documenting the meeting.
• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.
• Facilitates weekly dorm meetings which include accountability checks.
• Facilitates daily Morning Accountability Checks (MAC's).
• Ensures all equipment and facilities are clean and maintained in accordance with center, Covenant Learning Center and DOL standards.
• Creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for students.
• Ensures assigned dormitory and its outdoor area are maintained in good repair, cleanliness, and order.
• Ensures use of federal equipment is within DOL, Covenant Learning Center and center guidelines.
• Maintains a work environment of zero accidents and injuries including no lost-time accidents.
• Ensures a work environment that provides an equal opportunity for all.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $150 Sign-On Bonus: Earn your first $150 upon the successful completion of your onboarding and initial training.
• $150 Retention Bonus: Earn an additional $150 after 90 days of employment, subject to a positive performance evaluation.

What This Job Offers

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