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Residential Advisor

Posted: 11/15/2023
Entry Level

Position
Residential Advisor
Reports To
Senior Residential Advisor
Department
Residential
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
 
Primary Position Objectives
Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly operation of the dormitory program.  Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure environment. 
 
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
  • Ensures orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean up and submitting repair requests.
  • Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
  • Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
  • Maintains communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
  • Attends staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
  • Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement, or background, and works to motivate them toward goals.
  • Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
  • Follows all non-health standing orders.
  • Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
  • Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
  • Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
  • Ensure case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date.
  • Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.
  • Submit time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor. • Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
  • Participates in intramural programs.
  • Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
  • Provides support for safety and security at the center.
  • Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
  • Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
  • Works towards meeting performance center goals.
  • Follow the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
  • Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
  • Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
  • Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
  • Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
  • Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 
  •  Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Ensures orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean up and submitting repair requests.
  • Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
  • Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
  • Maintains communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
  • Attends staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
  • Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement, or background, and works to motivate them toward goals.
  • Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
  • Follows all non-health standing orders.
  • Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
  • Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
  • Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
  • Ensure case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date.
  • Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.
  • Submits time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor. • Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
  • Participates in intramural programs.
  • Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
  • Provides support for safety and security at the center.
  • Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
  • Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
  • Works towards meeting performance center goals.
  • Follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
  • Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
  • Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
  • Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
  • Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
  • Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 
  •  Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Position Competencies
Key Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
  • Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
  • Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
  • Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.
Organization of Work
  • Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
  • Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
  • Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
  • Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.
 
Qualifications
Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.
 
Experience
Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.
 
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Associate’s degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is preferred.
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.
 
LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
 
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.
 
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
 
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
 

 
 

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