Senior Residential Advisor

Directs and coordinates activities of the residential advisors on assigned shift. Responsible for residential activities within the dormitory providing for maximum program coordination, student discipline, and preparation of records and reports.

• Supervise and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations.
• Assist in the training and evaluation of residential living staff.
• Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, terminations, etc. for assigned shift.
• Perform residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior in the dormitories.
• Communicate with families of students by mail and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well-being of students.
• Coordinate activities of dormitory including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts.
• Inspect dormitory areas and recommend facility maintenance work where needed. Direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup.
• Requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor; review problems related to assigned students with counselors.
• As assigned, participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training.
• Maintain required student records and update center information system on a regular and timely basis.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required. A valid in-State Driver’s License preferred.

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and / or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.