Residential Advisor

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC•Town of Stockton, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program, in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives. This role involves ensuring students develop positive attitudes, proper behavior, and self-management skills. The advisor will also assist with student well-being, recreational activities, and administrative tasks related to student progress.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of related experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance or working with youth.
Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency
I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check
Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

associate degree in behavioral sciences preferred

Responsibilities

Provides guidance for students to achieve positive attitudes and proper behavior in dormitory living situations and to accomplish their goals and objectives in obtaining self-management skills.
Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits to Counselors.
Patrols and monitors dormitories and center as required, ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolves potential or occurring problems.
Assists with recreational activities for students on and off center as required.
Prepares reports, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
Directs and assists students in the cleanup of the dormitory.
Conducts group sessions in accordance with the schedule and maintains required documentation; as assigned, participates in Career Preparation Period (CPP) activities.
Provides students guidance in social skills development and self-management skills.
Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
Reports violations of ethical behavior.
Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.