Residential Advisor

Bizzell Group is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Residential Advisor to join our team at Guthrie Job Corps Center. As a Residential Advisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, while also providing guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals.

• Supervise students to ensure a safe and secure environment, while also promoting a sense of community and teamwork.
• Develop and implement dormitory programs that utilize Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Provide guidance and support to students, including identifying and assisting with special problems and conducting dormitory meetings.
• Maintain effective communication with students' counselors, instructors, and other staff members.
• Attend staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
• Establish a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement, or background.
• Initiate and direct dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Follow all non-health standing orders.
• Transport students to various activities and events as needed.
• Maintain an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
• Maintain logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
• Ensure case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date.
• Secure student's 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 the Residential Living Supervisor.
• Assist and train student leaders per center policy.
• Participate in intramural programs.
• Ensure students meet their evening schedule.
• Provide support for safety and security in the center.
• Ensure that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
• Conduct periodic checks and maintain order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
• Work towards meeting performance center goals.
• Follow the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participate in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment services provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group's Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with students.
• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate's degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is preferred.
• Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will these requirements be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

Bizzell Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status, and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.