Senior Residential Advisor

Human Learning Systems•Minot, ND

10h•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Senior Residential Advisor supports a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps contractor, providing residential supervision for a federally funded training program that helps eligible youth ages 16–24 develop career-ready technical and academic skills and obtain job placement assistance. The role oversees center operations during weekends and other hours when a manager or director is not overseeing them. It supports students’ daily living needs, safety, training readiness, and personal development, while maintaining accurate records and communication.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience working with youth and young adults.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Oversee center operations during weekends and other hours not managed by a manager or director.
Ensure students follow required schedules, wake on time, and arrive on time for school or work assignments.
Ensure students are prepared for the training day, including being appropriately dressed.
Supervise or assist with monitoring students’ personal hygiene, room and chore assignments, special recreation activities, cafeteria routines, transportation, and programmed activities.
Provide informal counseling on stress management, personal problems, emergencies, and home situations, and encourage responsible behavior and attitudes.
Operate the dormitory area, coordinate services, conduct counseling, resolve problems, and assist students with daily living needs.
Maintain student files and dormitory areas.
Prepare reports and forms and annotate logs documenting daily observations of student progress, performance, behavior, and attitudes, as well as staff breaks, emergency and communication information, and references to critical information in student folders.
Contact family members for consent for the pass system when warranted.
Perform and document regular checks of the dormitory and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.
Attend scheduled training sessions and staff meetings.