Residential Advisor On-Call

Overview

Position: Residential Advisor - Substitute On-Call

Reports To: Senior Residential Advisor

Department: Social Development

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Primary Position Objectives: This position is an on-call position and work is on an as needed basis. Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly operation of the Dormitory Program. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

• Provides substitute and/or call-in services of a residential advisor.
• Ensures orderly, clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising, and participating in dorm 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 individual records for each student that contain, at a minimum, basic identifying information, including emergency contacts, and written parental consent (minors) for weekend passes to approved destinations. Such records shall be readily accessible to other dormitory staff.
• Assists students in development long- and short-term personal and independent living goals and documents same on the students’ PCDP.
• Participates in the timely evaluation of student progress and updates PCPD goals when students are not meeting CSS expectations.
• 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.
• Ensures 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 center policy.
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
• Participates in intramural programs.
• Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
• Provides support for safety and security on 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 management goals.
• Follows the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Participates in regular staff meetings.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement of independent living skills.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Effective Communication:
  Presents information clearly and concisely; maintains high standard of written and verbal communication; professional non-verbal body language and active listening.
• Organization of Work:
  Action oriented; able to handle several projects with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving; strong time management and attention to detail.
• Professionalism:
  Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills; acts as a team player; adheres to workplace standards.
• Leadership & Management:
  Ability to manage and lead staff from diverse backgrounds; coaching and development focus.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.

• Education:
  
  High school…