Residential Advisor (Substitute/On-Call)

Flexible scheduling options including afternoons, overnights, weekends and holidays! Ideal opportunity for college students, retirees and those seeking supplemental income!

Job Description

Make a difference in a young person’s life! We are seeking On-Call Residential Advisors at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Illinois. Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov). The Residential Advisor role provides overall guidance and direction to assigned students to help them acclimate to group living standards, develop positive, independent living and social skills, and adhere to Job Corps behavioral standards to successfully complete the program. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Summary of Essential Functions

• Follow strict accountability documentation requirements to account for students’ whereabouts during non-training hours.
• Participate in regular evaluations of student progress and case management meetings to provide input on social development, behavioral progress, and interventions as needed.
• Provide instruction and guidance to students in developing self-management skills including personal responsibility, maintaining clean living areas, good personal hygiene, and positive peer relations.
• Supervise and participate in daily dorm cleanup, monitor supplies, and submit requisitions and repair requests to management as needed.
• Conduct daily student dorm room and common area checks and counsel students as needed to promote orderly and clean-living conditions.
• Lead group support sessions as assigned by management to identify and address specific independent living and social development needs.
• Communicate with the parents/guardians of minors regarding attendance as needed.
• Follow all non-health standing orders in collaboration with medical staff and adhere to center protocols in managing emergency situations.
• Facilitate the dormitory Peer Court in alignment with the center’s Behavior Management Plan and enforce sanctions for minor behavioral infractions.
• Transport students to various off-campus activities and events as needed using center vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

High school diploma or equivalent and one year’s experience working with youth. High level of conflict resolution and verbal communication skills. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required. A CDL may be required by management.

Preferred

Associate’s in human services or related field and two years’ experience working with youth.

The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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