Resident Advisor - Corrections (2nd Shift/Saturday - Tuesday)

Praxy; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxy is seeking compassionate Residential Advisor to join its residential team. You will oversee daily client activities, maintain a safe, structured environment, and assist with non-clinical intakes.

The role emphasizes strong communication, empathy, and reliability. You will conduct safety checks, document observations, and support clients in developing life skills. Some driving may be required.

2nd shift hours: 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday to Tuesday.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills—you know how to listen, speak clearly, and write effectively.
• Calm, level-headed problem-solving abilities, even under pressure.
• Basic computer know-how for documentation and record-keeping.
• A sense of empathy, accountability, and professionalism.
• Experience in human services is a bonus—but heart, integrity, and reliability are musts!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily client activities and ensure a safe, structured environment.
• Conduct routine safety checks and facility rounds.
• Distribute medications and observe drug screenings.
• Greet and assist new clients during non-clinical intakes.
• Monitor behavioral changes and move clients through the program safely.
• Provide transportation to appointments or activities if needed.
• Document daily observations and incidents using our software.
• Be ready to jump into action during emergencies and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm problem-solving under pressure

Basic computer know-how

Empathy accountability professionalism

Experience in human services

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re looking for passionate, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our residential team—people who believe that everyone deserves safety, support, and the opportunity to grow. As a Residential Advisor, you’ll be a key part of that mission.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a consistent, calming presence by overseeing daily client activities and ensuring a safe, structured environment
• Conduct routine safety checks and facility rounds to keep everything running smoothly
• Support clients in developing decision-making and life skills
• Distribute medications and observe drug screenings responsibly
• Conduct searches of client belongings as needed to maintain safety
• Document daily observations and incidents accurately using our software
• Jump into action during emergencies, using de‑esc…?
• Greet and assist new clients during non-clinical intakes
• Monitor behavioral changes and ensure clients move safely and appropriately through the program
• Provide transportation to appointments or activities if needed
• Contribute as a flexible, trusted team member—other duties may arise, and you’ll be ready
• Assist with other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Strong communication skills—you know how to listen, speak clearly, and write effectively
• Calm, level-headed problem-solving abilities, even under pressure
• Basic computer know-how for documentation and record-keeping
• A sense of empathy, accountability, and professionalism
• Experience in human services is a bonus—but heart, integrity, and reliability are musts!

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 0–2 years of experience (we provide training and support!)
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance (if driving is part of the role)

Essential Functions/Physical Demands:

• Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional sitting.
• Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
• May require ability to walk up to 4 flights of stairs consecutively, depending on location.
• Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking/communicating.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

2nd Shift Hours: Approx. 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Saturday - Tuesday)