Residential Advisor - Evening & Night Shift

our Program • Washington, DC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Advisor provides a safe, supportive, and predictable dormitory environment for Job Corps trainees, supervising their daily activities and monitoring progress toward performance contract goals and objectives. The role uses behavior management and intentional, consistent practices guided by core values, and conducts dormitory operations according to center policies and procedures.

The Residential Advisor supervises students ages 16–24, maintains order and discipline, ensures residents follow rules and procedures, and helps keep dormitories supervised around the clock. The role maintains accountability for all residents, records significant shift events in a logbook, supports students as they adjust to Center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring, and documents relevant student information in records according to PRH.

Requirements

• High school graduate 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 successful 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 a safe, supportive, and predictable environment while supervising Job Corps trainees in the dormitory.
• Monitor students' progress toward performance contract goals and objectives.
• Conduct dormitory operations in accordance with center operating policies and procedures.
• Supervise students ages 16–24 and maintain good order and discipline.
• Ensure dormitories are supervised 24 hours a day and residents follow applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain 100% accountability of residents and record significant events in the shift logbook.
• Help students adjust to Center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring.
• Document student records according to PRH and enter relevant student data.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Nine days of vacation in the first year of service.
• A minimum of 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.

What This Job Offers

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