Residential Advisor - Split Shift

Career Systems Development Corporation•Limestone, ME

About The Position

The Residential Advisor creates a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere for residents in student housing and helps them interact with dorm mates and adjust to campus life. The position conducts dormitory operations in accordance with Center and CSD operating policies and procedures. The role includes supervising and supporting students in daily living and programmed activities, providing informal counseling, documenting student records and daily observations, facilitating life-skills and group discussions, and serving as a communication channel between students and management. The Residential Advisor also supports student safety and well-being, maintains dorm facilities and equipment, and participates in scheduled training and staff meetings. The stated schedule is Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday 2:30 AM–11:30 PM, and Wednesday 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, with Thursday and Friday off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Model the company’s core values.
Valid driver’s license.
Six months of experience in education or a similar field.
Ability to compose and write descriptive reports.
Ability to use appropriate techniques to implement programmatic activities.
Ability to verbally direct individuals and groups.
Ability to remedy dysfunctional behavior and intervene with students.
Ability to successfully complete mandated training courses.
Must be CPR and First Aid certifiable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
One year of experience in education or a similar field.

Responsibilities

Supervise or assist with monitoring students’ personal hygiene, room and chore assignments, recreation activities, cafeteria activity, transportation, and programmed activities.
Provide informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, emergencies, home situations, responsible behavior, and attitudes.
Document student records and enter relevant student data, including attendance, performance, progress, and discipline, into the CIS.
Prepare reports and forms and annotate logs documenting student observations, staff breaks, emergency and communication information, and references to critical information in student folders.
Conduct evening or overnight bed checks as required, if applicable.
Maintain bulletin boards in the assigned dormitory with current student and Center information.
Serve as a communication channel between management staff and students.
Facilitate life-skills groups covering topics such as budgeting, renter’s rights, completing a lease, and chores.
Facilitate small-group discussions on life skills, peer mediation, and conflict resolution.
Participate in ESPs for students in the assigned dormitory.
Balance confidentiality with reporting situations as needed to protect students and staff.
Contact family members for consent for the pass system when warranted.
Arrange prompt and appropriate assistance for students experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Provide CPR and first aid as warranted.
Meet individually with each assigned-dorm student at least once each month and document the meeting.
Perform and document daily safety and security checks of the dormitory and its outside perimeter.
Facilitate weekly dorm meetings, including accountability checks.
Conduct student wake-up procedures and ensure the MAC (Morning Accountability) is signed.
Ensure equipment and facilities are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards.
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere and encourage students to personalize their living environment.
Ensure student rooms and bulletin boards meet Center, CSD, and DOL standards and do not contain prohibited or inappropriate material.
Maintain the assigned dormitory and outdoor area in good repair, cleanliness, and order.
Ensure federal equipment, including fax machines and computers, is used according to DOL, CSD, and Center guidelines.
Attend scheduled training sessions and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.