Student Development Advisor

Equus•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

The Student Development Advisor supports students as they adjust to Center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring. The role helps students meet their daily schedules and arrive prepared for training or work assignments, and provides daily supervision or assistance with personal hygiene, room and chore assignments, and other activities. The advisor keeps dormitories and their outdoor areas clean, orderly, in good repair, and ready for inspection. The advisor provides informal counseling on topics such as stress management and personal problems, and promotes responsible behavior and attitudes. They facilitate life-skills groups and small-group discussions on topics including budgeting, renter's rights, leases, chores, peer mediation, and conflict resolution. The role also includes monthly individual meetings with assigned students, participation in their ESPs, and contact with family members for pass-system consent when required. The position maintains student records and room and bulletin-board information according to applicable standards. It includes conducting daily morning accountability checks and roll calls, ensuring minors complete accountability forms, carrying out and documenting perimeter checks when safe to do so, reporting information for shift briefings, and maintaining accountability for staff, students, and property. The advisor responds to student injuries, illnesses, and emotional trauma by facilitating prompt and appropriate assistance; models CSS and employability skills; follows safety practices; and helps sustain an environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect. Attendance at required staff training is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with youth.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help students adjust to Center life through supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring.
Ensure students follow their required schedules, wake on time, and arrive on time for training or work assignments.
Ensure students are prepared for the training day, including dressing appropriately.
Supervise or assist with students' personal hygiene, room and chore assignments, and other activities.
Keep dormitories and their outdoor areas clean, orderly, in good repair, and ready for inspection.
Provide informal counseling on stress management and personal problems, and promote responsible behavior and attitudes.
Document student records and input relevant student data according to PRH.
Keep student rooms and bulletin boards updated with student and Center information according to established standards.
Facilitate life-skills groups on topics such as budgeting, renter's rights, leases, and chores.
Facilitate small-group discussions on life skills, peer mediation, and conflict resolution.
Participate in ESPs for students in the assigned dormitory.
Contact family members to obtain consent for the pass system as required.
Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance for students experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Meet individually with assigned dorm students at least once a month and document each meeting.
Conduct and document regular dormitory and outdoor perimeter checks to support safety and security, if safe to do so.
Facilitate daily Morning Accountability Checks and conduct daily dormitory roll calls and accountability checks.
Ensure minors sign the minor accountability form to indicate their presence at the Center.
Report information for shift briefings.
Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Foster a Center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
Attend required staff training opportunities.