Part-Time Residential Advisor

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Paid vacation 9 days first year

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement with 5% employer match

Workers' Compensation

AD&D Insurance

PSLF eligible employer

SCA position

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Residential Advisor to provide a safe, structured dorm environment for Job Corps trainees in Laredo, TX. You will supervise daily activities, monitor progress toward performance goals, and apply Core-Value-driven practices to support residents.

Responsibilities include enforcing policies, maintaining 24/7 dorm oversight, documenting student records, and mentoring youth aged 16–24 as they transition to Center life.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Background check required.
• Position is part-time with evening and night shift available.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive dormitory supervision for Job Corps trainees.
• Oversee dorm operations in accordance with center policy and procedures.
• Supervise students aged 16–24 to maintain order and discipline.
• Ensure 24/7 dorm supervision and rule compliance.
• Maintain 100% accountability of residents and logbook entries.
• Mentor students and assist in adjusting to center life.

Skills

Driver license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience preferred

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Our Full-Time Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $17.20

Part-Time Evening & Night Shift up to 29 hours/week

Duties And Responsibilities

• The Residential Advisor provides safe, supportive, and predictable environment in dormitory supervision of Job Corps trainees in their daily activities, monitoring their progress in attaining performance contract goals and objectives and utilizing behavior management and intentional and consistent Core-Value-driven practices.
• The Residential Advisor conducts dormitory operations in accordance with center operating policy and procedures.
• Provides daily supervision to students age 16-24 to ensure good order and discipline are maintained in the dormitory.
• Ensures the dormitories are under supervision 24 hours a day and ensures all rules, policies and procedures are followed by residents.
• Maintains 100% accountability of all residents and logbook entries for any significant events that occur during their shift; documents student records according to PRH, inputting all relevant student data
• Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer two years' experience in a related field such as counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center
1701 Island Street
Laredo, TX 78041

Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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