Residential Advisor - Second Shift

ParadigmWorks Group • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ParadigmWorks Group Inc. is seeking an energetic, people-oriented Residential Advisor (Dormitory Monitor) for its residential program in Hartford, Connecticut. The role supports students’ personal and academic growth while maintaining a safe, clean, structured, and respectful living environment. The schedule is 2:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., with at least one weekend shift assigned. The position is in person.

The Residential Advisor supervises and supports residents, promotes their retention, achievement, and independence, and helps them develop daily living skills. The role also involves safety monitoring, conflict de-escalation, crisis intervention, behavioral health support, resident documentation, and coordination with social workers and case managers. Training opportunities are available in crisis management, behavioral health support, and community care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in the residential program during the scheduled shift.
• Foster a positive, respectful community that promotes student retention, achievement, and independence.
• Help students develop life skills, including waking and preparing for the day, personal hygiene, maintaining living areas, time management, punctuality, completing homework and laundry, and participating in recreational and group activities.
• Use sound judgment and discretion to resolve student concerns and conflicts.
• Maintain detailed case notes and documentation of student interactions and behavior.
• Participate in seasonal cleaning and dormitory updates.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Monitor residents’ safety and well-being and conduct regular security checks.
• Use manual handling and de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support to residents experiencing mental health conditions or substance use disorders.
• Assist with intake procedures and documentation for new residents while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support residents with daily living activities, basic needs, and personal hygiene in accordance with care plans.
• Collaborate with social workers and case managers to coordinate services and facilitate resident progress.
• Use Microsoft Office tools to maintain records, collect data, and prepare incident reports and case management documentation.
• Respond to emergencies by providing first aid or CPR as needed and liaising with emergency responders.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage for qualified events, including coverage through CTPL, ADA, FMLA, STD, LTD, and workers’ compensation
• Eligibility for medical insurance for hourly staff under the Service Contract Act
• Eligibility for vision insurance for hourly staff under the Service Contract Act
• Eligibility for dental insurance for hourly staff under the Service Contract Act
• Accrued paid sick time
• Accrued vacation time
• Fringe benefits
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive training opportunities in crisis management, behavioral health support, and community care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed