Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

 

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor.  

• Ensures students meet the required schedule, waking on time and arriving on time for training or work assignment.  

• Ensures students are adequately prepared for the training day, e.g., dressed appropriately.  

• Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, and other activities.  

• Ensures dorms are always clean and inspection ready.  

• Provides informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, etc., and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes.  

• Documents student records according to PRH, inputting all relevant student data.  

• Maintains and ensures student rooms and bulletin boards are updated with student and center information per established standards.  

• Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting, renter's rights, completing a lease, completing chores, etc.  

• Facilitates small group discussions on life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc.  

• Participates in ESPs for students in assigned dormitory.  

• Contacts family members for consent for pass system as required.  

• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, etc.  

• Meets individually a minimum of once a month with students on assigned dorm, documenting the meeting.  

• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.  

• Facilitates daily Morning Accountability Checks (MAC's). 

• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of the dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security, if safe to do so. 

• Conduct daily roll calls and accountability checks in the dorms. 

• Ensures that all minors sign the minor accountability form to indicate their presence at the 

• center. 

• Reports information for shift briefings.  

• Ensures assigned dormitory and its outdoor area are maintained in good repair, cleanliness, and order.  

• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills. 

• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property. 

• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. 

• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning. 

• Attends all required staff training opportunities. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). 

• One-year related experience preferred.  

• Experience working with youth. 

• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources, professional growth, and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones, paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service, guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success.

DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.