Residential Advisor

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Maintains a safe, clean and orderly dorm by effectively controlling student behavior.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures accurate accountability of students that are present for duty on center.
• Provides counseling and guidance to students in assigned dorm on attitude, behavior and inter-personal relationships with others.
• Monitors student activity in the dorm and ensures appropriate student behavior.
• Directs students and may assist during maintenance and clean-up of dorms and dorm areas.
• Provides students with training in independent living and leadership skills.
• Reinforces positive behaviors and holds students accountable for negative behaviors.
• Maintains all shift logs, enters data into the Center Information System and Student Folders and reports any unusual or critical incidents to superiors.
• Supports Dorm Supervisor, Counselor and other team members in providing effective case management services to students on their assigned caseloads.
• Acts as a member of a team with other Independent Living Advisors assigned to a dormitory by completing assigned shift duties and communicating all shift specific information appropriately.
• Acts as an advisor to Student Peer Court.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to relate to and work with disadvantaged youth.
• Proven customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet frequent deadlines and handle stressful, hectic situations without loss of efficiency and composure.
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Residential experience in a group home or college dormitory setting preferred.

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.