Residential Advisor

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! The Residential Advisor is responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program, in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

one year experience working with youth preferred

Responsibilities

Provide proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program
Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor
Work with designated counselor to develop retention plans and participate in retention program
Direct dorm activities as designated
Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required to ensure safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems
Assist with recreational activities for students on and off center
Transport students to and from recreational functions, airport or bus stations as required
Prepare the morning report; pass list and other administrative correspondence relating to students
Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory
Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students
Conduct group sessions in accordance with the schedule; participate in and conduct career preparation activities and Career Success Standards (CSS) training
Maintain dormitory and individual student files; maintain files to include complete, updated and required documentation. Update student records in CIS as required
Conduct daily inspections of several dormitories, as assigned
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices