Residential Advisor

Serrato Corporation • Manhattan, KS

3d

About The Position

The Residential Advisor provides paraprofessional student support and performance duties that help ensure orderly dormitory operations. The role supervises students and maintains a safe and secure environment. Because the program operates 24/7, the advisor must be available to work any shift and day of the week.

The advisor supports students’ residential routines, activities, safety, and development. Duties include maintaining clean and secure living areas, coordinating with students and staff, documenting activities and case notes, reinforcing Career Success Standards, and complying with applicable Center, Job Corps, Department of Labor, and company policies. The position also transports students to activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience working with youth or related experience and/or training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy, including basic computer functions, email, internet, and programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to 24/7 operations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise dormitory clean-up, submit repair requests, and help ensure living areas are orderly and clean.
• Supervise the cafeteria, laundry, special activities on and off Center, and other assigned program areas.
• Identify students’ special problems, assist them in handling those problems, and conduct dormitory meetings.
• Maintain communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and other staff members.
• Attend staff in-service training, PRH-mandated training, and other training sessions or meetings as directed.
• Build impartial and supportive working relationships with students and motivate them toward their goals.
• Initiate and direct dormitory programs using Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Follow all non-health standing orders.
• Transport students to activities and events as needed.
• Maintain an environment in which students and staff feel safe and secure, and support Center safety and security.
• Maintain authorized logbooks showing shift activity and ensure case notes and other CIS entries are accurate and up to date.
• Secure and log students’ personal property when a student is absent for 24 hours.
• Submit time sheets according to the Residential Living Supervisor’s direction.
• Assist and train student leaders according to Center policy and participate in intramural programs.
• Ensure students meet their evening schedule; conduct periodic checks and maintain order and discipline in the assigned dormitory.
• Work toward Center performance goals and follow the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, the Quality Assurance Plan, Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Follow property-control policies and procedures, maintain good housekeeping, and comply with safety practices.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate Career Success Standards and continuously reinforce students’ employability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Health care insurance available, including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance counseling service programs available.

What This Job Offers

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