Residential Advisor

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center•Prestonsburg, KY

About The Position

We have an exciting new job opportunity for you at the Carl D Perkins Job Corps! We are currently seeking energetic, talented applicants! At Insights Training Group LLC, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees: DEPARTMENT: Social Development REPORTS TO: Residential Shift Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Job Summary: Responsible for student support and performance of duties necessary for an orderly operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure living environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures orderly, clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising, and participating in dorm clean up and submitting repair requests.
Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
Maintains individual records for each student that contain, at a minimum, basic identifying information, including emergency contacts, and written parental consent (minors) for weekend passes to approved destinations. Such records shall be readily accessible to other dormitory staff.
Assists students in development long- and short-term personal and independent living goals and documents same on the students’ PCDP.
Participates in the timely evaluation of student progress and updates PCPD goals when students are not meeting CSS expectations.
Maintains communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
Attends staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement or background, and works to motivate them toward goals.
Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
Ensures case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up-to-date.
Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.
Submits time sheets according to center policy.
Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
Provides support for safety and security on center.
Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
Works towards meeting performance management goals.
Follows the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement of independent living skills.
Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.