Dorm Life Mentor for Student Success

Adams and Associates; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor to guide Job Corps students toward education and career goals, through mentoring, group sessions, and independent living skills in a dynamic dormitory setting.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year in a youth development or residential program, and a valid in-state driver’s license. Strong customer service, a positive attitude, and dependable attendance are essential as you uphold safety and support the

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required (Advanced degrees are preferred).
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in Job Corps or a related youth development/residential program.
• License: A valid in-state Driver's License is highly preferred.
• Core Strengths: Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to model professional career success standards for our students.
• Commitment: Regular, predictable attendance is essential, along with the flexibility to work directed overtime when needed to support our community.

Responsibilities

• Mentor & Guide: Provide daily guidance, conduct group sessions, and teach essential independent living skills to help students build positive behaviors and reach their personal goals.
• Cultivate Community: Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive dormitory culture by encouraging positive peer leadership and student-led unit government activities.
• Ensure Safety & Well-being: Patrol and monitor the dorms and center grounds, proactively resolving conflicts and strictly upholding the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Coordinate Support: Assess student needs, recommend counseling when necessary, and maintain accurate, up-to-date case notes and files in our center information system.
• Manage Dorm Operations: Keep the community running smoothly by directing student cleanup/maintenance, reporting daily operations, and ordering necessary living supplies.

Skills

Mentoring

Group sessions

Customer service

Positive attitude

Attendance/flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Adams and Associates, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor to guide Job Corps students toward education and career goals, through mentoring, group sessions, and independent living skills in a dynamic dormitory setting.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year in a youth development or residential program, and a valid in-state driver’s license. Strong customer service, a positive attitude, and dependable attendance are essential as you uphold safety and support the