Resident Advisor - Residential Corrections (3rd Shift)

Talbert House; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbert House is seeking a Residential Advisor for the Residential Corrections program on the 3rd shift in Cincinnati, OH. You will help maintain a safe, structured environment and support clients’ growth through daily supervision and client engagement.

The role involves safety checks, medication observation, crisis de‑escalation, and assisting with non‑clinical intakes while fostering empathy, accountability, and professionalism among the team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for listening, speaking, and writing.
• Calm, level‑headed problem solving under pressure.
• Basic computer know‑how for documentation and record‑keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily client activities and maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and facility rounds to ensure smooth operations.
• Support clients in developing decision‑making and life skills.
• Distribute medications and observe drug screenings as required.
• Conduct searches of client belongings to maintain safety.
• Document observations and incidents accurately using our software.
• Respond to emergencies with de‑escalation and crisis management techniques.
• Greet and assist new clients during non‑clinical intakes.
• Monitor behavior and help clients progress through the program.
• Provide transportation to appointments or activities when needed.
• Be a flexible, trusted team member and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Calm problem-solving

Basic computer know-how

Empathy

Reliability

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Resident Advisor - Residential Corrections (3rd Shift)

Full Time Support Services 3129 SPRING GROVE AVENUE, Cincinnati, OH, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1741

Salary Range: $17.20 To $19.00 Hourly

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‑escalation and crisis‑management strategies

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!

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.