Student Development Advisor

Equus•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

The Student Development Advisor helps students adjust to life at the center through supervision, behavior modification, mentoring, and support with routines and daily responsibilities. The advisor monitors students’ preparedness for training, personal hygiene, room and chore assignments, and dorm cleanliness, while providing informal counseling and facilitating life-skills and conflict-resolution activities. The role also includes maintaining student records, supporting student accountability and safety, communicating during shift briefings, and helping ensure a respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
A valid driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.
Experience working with youth.

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 required schedules, wake on time, and arrive on time for training or work assignments.
Ensure students are appropriately prepared and dressed for the training day.
Supervise or assist with personal hygiene, room and chore assignments, and other activities.
Keep dorms clean and ready for inspection.
Provide informal counseling on stress management and personal problems, and encourage 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 in accordance with 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 when required.
Arrange prompt and appropriate assistance for students experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Meet individually with students in the assigned dorm at least once a month and document each meeting.
Perform and document regular checks of the dorm and outside perimeter to support safety and security, when safe to do so.
Facilitate daily Morning Accountability Checks (MACs), conduct dorm roll calls and accountability checks, and ensure minors sign the minor accountability form.
Report information for shift briefings.
Maintain the assigned dormitory and its outdoor area in good repair, cleanliness, and order.
Communicate clearly and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Follow safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Help sustain a center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
Attend all required staff training opportunities.