Senior Residential Advisor

Chugach Government Solutions•Palmer, AK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
One (1) year experience working with youth.
Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or related field.
Previous experience with Job Corps program.
One (1) year supervisory experience.
Two (2) or more years working with youth.

Responsibilities

Evaluates situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations to maintain a safe, positive, and wholesome environment.
Performs assigned administrative duties required for effective student and staff services.
Provide medication assistance/support to students following the Job Corps Symptomatic Management Guidelines for Non-Health Staff, Center Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of the State of Alaska Medication Administration Training for Unlicensed Personnel
Provide one-on-one coaching and accommodated need assistance for cleaning, hygiene, Social skill and independent living skill development for students.
Works as an effective member of the social development team, ensuring communication with shift Senior Duty Officer (SDO) and support of other departments.
Performs residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior. Prepares and trains for emergency situations that may arise.
Communicates with families of students by mail and phone, as required, to resolve problems and assure the wellbeing of students.
Coordinates residential activities including recreation and entertainment on and off Center. Creates and assists in special dorm events.
Inspects dormitory facility regularly. Recommends facility maintenance work when needed. Assists in selection and training of all hall leaders and ensure daily cleanup.
Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits with counselor.
Assumes responsibility of SDO during shift as assigned. Serves in the absence of the residential manager, as assigned.
Assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and programs affecting residential living.
Maintains positive and effective relations with students. Provides guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in the dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.
Maintain accountability of students and property. Adhere to standard safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.