Senior Residential Advisor (60757)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Callicoon, NY

25d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to launch a rewarding career helping today's youth? DVJCC is an incredible program where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while teaching them independent living and employability skills. Embark on your career with DVJCC by applying today! Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student. If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Delaware Valley Job Corps. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals. Benefits of the Position Include: • Competitive wage • 11 paid holidays a year • Generous vacation and sick time accruals • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA • Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA • 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching • Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance • FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees) • Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions • Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal • Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 3:00pm-12:00am, Friday - Saturday OFF Pay rate: $21.76 per hour Directs and coordinates activities of the residential advisors on assigned shift. Responsible for residential activities within the dormitory providing for maximum program coordination, student discipline, and preparation of records and reports. Supervise and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations. Assist in the training and evaluation of residential living staff. Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, terminations, etc. for assigned shift. Perform residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior in the dormitories. Communicate with families of students by mail and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well-being of students. Coordinate activities of dormitory including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts. Inspect dormitory areas and recommend facility maintenance work where needed. Direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup. Requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students. Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor; review problems related to assigned students with counselors. As assigned, participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training. Maintain required student records and update center information system on a regular and timely basis. Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers. It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so. Regular and predictable attendance is required. 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. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required.
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.
Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees preferred.
A valid in-State Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates activities of the residential advisors on assigned shift.
Responsible for residential activities within the dormitory providing for maximum program coordination, student discipline, and preparation of records and reports.
Supervise and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations.
Assist in the training and evaluation of residential living staff.
Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, terminations, etc. for assigned shift.
Perform residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior in the dormitories.
Communicate with families of students by mail and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well-being of students.
Coordinate activities of dormitory including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts.
Inspect dormitory areas and recommend facility maintenance work where needed.
Direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup.
Requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor; review problems related to assigned students with counselors.
As assigned, participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training.
Maintain required student records and update center information system on a regular and timely basis.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
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.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wage
11 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick time accruals
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching
Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance
FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)
Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions
Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal
Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.