Resident Advisor - Residential Corrections (3rd Shift)

Talbert-House; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbert-House in Lebanon, Ohio is seeking a Resident Advisor for the Residential Corrections program on the 3rd shift. This full-time position pays $17.20–$19.00 per hour and emphasizes safety, structure, and compassionate client support.

You will supervise daily activities, conduct safety checks, assist clients with decision-making and life skills, distribute medications as required, document observations, and respond to emergencies with de-escalation strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Empathetic and professional demeanor.
• Ability to document promptly and accurately.
• Supportive problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Resident Advisor - Residential Corrections (3rd Shift)

Full Time Support Services 5232 STATE ROUTE 63, Lebanon, OH, US

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.