Residential Advisor (OC)
About The Position
The Residential Advisor provides guidance to students to support positive group living relationships and achievement in the Job Corps program. The role promotes a safe dormitory environment, positive behavior, student development, and career success standards. It also includes counseling and administrative responsibilities, dormitory monitoring and upkeep, and customer service to students, staff, and other center customers. Work hours vary based on the schedule of the absent employee and on-call availability. The incumbent is expected to work overtime when directed and maintain regular, predictable attendance. This is an on-call position at Red Rock - Lopez, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of Job Corps or related program experience.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and/or assess a load and request necessary assistance.
- Ability to perform physical activities including sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degrees are preferred.
- A valid in-state driver's license is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Guide students in developing positive attitudes and appropriate behavior in dormitory living and in accomplishing their goals and objectives.
- Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to a counselor.
- Assist with designated unit activities, including unit government.
- Patrol and monitor dormitories and the center as required to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior, and resolve potential or occurring problems.
- Prepare daily operations reports, pass lists, and other student-related administrative correspondence.
- Direct students and assist with dormitory cleanup and maintenance.
- Recommend or requisition supplies needed for dormitory living and student safety.
- Maintain dormitory and individual student files, ensuring that they are complete, current, and contain required documentation.
- Enter student case notes in the center information system.
- Participate in the career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and encouraging positive peer leadership and role modeling in the dormitory.
- Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions, and independent living skills support.
- Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
- Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
- Promote career success standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students as needed, and monitoring positive and negative behavior through interventions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work overtime when directed and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
