Residential Advisor - Evening and Night Shift

Eckerd Connects • Monroe, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Advisor provides a safe, supportive, and predictable dormitory environment for Job Corps trainees and supervises their daily activities. The role monitors students’ progress toward performance contract goals and objectives and uses behavior management and consistent, core-value-driven practices. The Residential 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 helps students adjust to center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentorship, and documents student records and relevant data in accordance with PRH requirements.

The role is based at Old Dominion Job Corps in Monroe, Virginia. Full-time, part-time, and on-call positions are available, with schedules of 3:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. or 11:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m. The hourly rate is $17.20. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check, and applicants 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 and their daily activities.
• Monitor students’ progress toward performance contract goals and objectives, using behavior management and intentional, consistent 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 full accountability of residents and make logbook entries for significant events during the shift.
• Help students adjust to center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentorship.
• Document student records according to PRH requirements and input relevant student data.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Nine days of vacation in the first year of service.
• At least 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Workers’ compensation.
• AD&D insurance.
• Employer is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

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