Residential Advisor - Evening and Night Shift
About The Position
The Residential Advisor provides a safe, supportive, and predictable dormitory environment for Job Corps trainees. The role supervises trainees’ daily activities, monitors progress toward performance contract goals and objectives, and uses behavior management and intentional, consistent, core-value-driven practices. The Residential Advisor conducts dormitory operations in accordance with center policies and procedures and helps students ages 16–24 adjust to center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring. The position is available full-time, part-time, and on-call. Schedules are 3:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. or 11:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m. The hourly rate is $17.20. The role is at Old Dominion Job Corps in Monroe, Virginia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Successfully complete a nationwide criminal background check; employment is contingent on this completion.
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 daily supervision of students ages 16–24 and maintain good order and discipline in the dormitory.
- Ensure dormitories are supervised 24 hours a day and residents follow all rules, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain 100% accountability of residents and make logbook entries about significant events during the shift.
- Help students adjust to center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring.
- Monitor student progress toward performance contract goals and objectives using behavior management and consistent core-value-driven practices.
- Conduct dormitory operations in accordance with center operating policies and procedures.
- Document student records and enter relevant student data according to PRH.
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.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
