Residential Advisor
2 weeks ago
Batesville, United States
Finch Henry Job Corps Center
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARY 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.