Correctional Resident Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20 per hour

JOB TITLE : RESIDENT ADVISOR

LOCATION : 1745 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207

• BENEFITS : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, behavioral health, life insurance plans, and wellness incentives;
• retirement through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); optional deferred compensation plans;

sick, vacation, and personal leave; free Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) transportation.

ANNUAL SALARY : $41,600.00

WORK HOURS : 12 hour shifts; 6 : 00 am-6 : 00 pm or 6 : 00 pm-6 : 00 am; evenings and weekends required; subject to mandation;

APPLY ONLINE : https : / / fccbcf.bamboohr.com / careers

DATE POSTED : June 4, 2024 DEADLINE : Until Filled

ABOUT FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Franklin County CBCF is a prison diversion program intended to reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

Our mission is to provide a safe and secure environment designed to change offender behavior through individualized

programming and cognitive restructuring. The Franklin County CBCF is a 180-bed facility that houses adult male offenders (referred to as residents ) for a maximum of 180 days.

The CBCF believes community safety is of upmost importance. Second is targeting residents’ criminogenic needs via intense cognitive behavioral programming in an effort to reduce their likelihood of recidivating.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• The Resident Advisor is directly responsible for observing and monitoring the movement / behavior of felony offenders in a residential, minimum security correctional facility;
• supervises residents in accordance with rules and regulations; maintains the facility in a safe, sanitary, secure and orderly condition;
• documents necessary paperwork; conducts searches, security checks, pat-downs, urinalysis and administration of breath analyzer;

handles crisis situations and assists in intake / orientation procedures; transports residents; and participates as a member of a staff team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The Resident Advisor's work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping and reaching with hands and arms.

Must be able to transfer up to fifty (50) pounds. Visual ability sufficient to operate equipment.

SHIFTS : 12 Hour Shifts, 6 am-6 pm or 6 pm-6am. Weekends required. 84 hours hours biweekly.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Resident Advisors must be able to type 20 words per minute and have proficient computer skills. High school diploma or equivalent.

Must have good interpersonal skills and good oral / written communication skills. A background in or knowledge of corrections or social services is preferred.

Must be able to function on a team. Must possess valid Ohio driver’s license and have a good driving record. Position is subject to mandation of overtime.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Resumes, personal statements, letters of reference, training records or any other pertinent information may be included but not substituted for the application.

Applications will not be accepted prior to the posting date or after the submission date indicated below. The person selected will have to undergo a full field background investigation and drug screening.

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or ancestry of any person.