On-Call Residential Advisor

Description

• High school diploma or equivalent required and one year experience working with youth preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Provide proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program.
• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor.
• Work with designated counselor to develop retention plans and participate in retention program.
• Direct dorm activities as designated.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required to ensure safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.
• Perform bed checks, complete bed check rosters.
• Complete monthly on-line case notes on students.
• Physically carry student belongings from one location to another, sometimes involving stairs.
• Assist with recreational activities for students on and off center.
• Transport students to and from recreational functions, airport or bus stations as required.
• Prepare the morning report; pass list and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.
• Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
• Conduct group sessions in accordance with the schedule; participate in and conduct career preparation activities and Career Success Standards (CSS) training.
• Maintain dormitory and individual student files; maintain files to include complete, updated and required documentation. Update student records in CIS as required.
• Conduct daily inspections of several dormitories, as assigned.
• When directed to do so, overtime is expected.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.