Dormitory Residential Advisor: Student Safety & Support

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a Residential Advisor (substitute) to oversee dormitory operations and provide paraprofessional student support for a safe living environment.

You will supervise students and coordinate with counselors, instructors, and staff to promote responsible behavior and academic success. The role requires prioritizing safety, managing routine programs, and ensuring adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree in a human services field is preferred.
• Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.
• Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean up and submitting repair requests.
• Provide supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
• Identify and assist students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
• Maintain communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
• Attend staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
• Establish a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement, or background, and work to motivate them toward goals.
• Initiate and direct dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Follow all non-health standing orders and ensure safety and security at the Center.

Skills

Residential living

Youth engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a Residential Advisor (substitute) to oversee dormitory operations and provide paraprofessional student support for a safe living environment.

You will supervise students and coordinate with counselors, instructors, and staff to promote responsible behavior and academic success. The role requires prioritizing safety, managing routine programs, and ensuring adherence to policies.