Senior Residential Advisor

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The Senior Residential Advisor supervises residential advisors and is responsible for residential activities within the dormitory. This includes ensuring maximum program coordination, student discipline, counseling, maintaining an attractive and well-maintained dormitory environment, and preparing records and reports in compliance with government and management directives. The role involves improving people’s lives by supporting students’ well-being and development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years experience working with youth and young adults
Knowledge of human behavior, individual and group counseling techniques, management skills and case summaries
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Supervisor experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations to management
Provide input to supervision regarding the performance of residential advisors assigned to dormitory
Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, negative incident reports, emergencies, and terminations
Communicate with families of students by email and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well-being of students
Provide proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program
Provide continuous educational, tutoring, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student's stay
Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student's specific development program; coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain, up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation
Oversee each student’s personal career development plan in center information system (CIS)
Work with designated advisor to develop retention plans and participate in retention program
Direct dorm activities as designated
Patrol and monitor dormitories, ensuring proper coverage in each one
Assist with recreational activities for students on and off center
Transport students to and from recreational functions, airport or bus stations as required
Prepare the morning student roster; pass list and other administrative correspondence relating to students
Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory
Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students
Conduct group sessions in accordance with the schedule; participate in and conduct career preparation activities and Career Success Standards (CSS) training
Maintain dormitory and individual student files; maintain files to include complete, updated and required documentation. Update student records in CIS as required
Conduct daily inspections of several dormitories, as assigned
Patrol and monitor center as required to ensure safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems
De-escalate potential verbal or physical student altercations
It is expected the incumbent will work extra hours when directed to do so
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
Participate in student employability programs and activities
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
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.