On-Call Residential Advisor

Description

Making a Social Impact by Preparing Young Adults for Today's Job Market Since 1981, MTC has provided education and training to hundreds of thousands of young people preparing them to find quality jobs and become contributing members of their communities. This training is provided through the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program. MTC is the largest operator of Job Corps providing training at 23 centers in 17 states and the District of Columbia.

On-Call Residential Advisor - Work as needed or Weekend Only Shifts

Education & Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED. Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

This position is responsible for providing proper guidance to students that fosters positive group living relations, student retention, satisfaction and achievement in the program.

Among other duties, this position will: -

• Ensure a safe living environment and create positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm.
• Direct dorm activities as designated and assist with recreational activities for students on and off center.
• Transport students to and from recreational functions, airport or bus stations as required.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolving potential or occurring problems.
• Maintain dormitory and individual student files; ensure files are complete, updated and contain all required documentation. Prepare the morning report; pass list and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
• Model appropriate behaviors, mentor students where necessary and monitor both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.