Residential Advisor

Adams And Associates Inc; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams And Associates Inc. seeks a dedicated Residential Advisor to join our Job Corps team. You will mentor students, model professional behavior, and support education and career goals in a dynamic dormitory environment.

Responsibilities include daily group sessions, fostering a positive dorm culture, upholding safety, coordinating support services, and managing dorm operations with attention to detail and attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Job Corps or similar youth development/residential program is preferred (1+ year).
• Valid in-state driver's license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide students through daily sessions and independent living skills.
• Cultivate a safe, inclusive dorm culture and encourage student leadership.
• Monitor dorms and grounds, address conflicts, and uphold zero tolerance policy.
• Assess student needs and refer to counseling when necessary; maintain case notes.
• Oversee dorm operations, cleanliness, and supply ordering.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about guiding young adults toward a successful future? Do you want a career where you can make a tangible, daily impact?We are looking for a dedicated Residential Advisor to join our Job Corps team. In this role, you will do much more than manage a dormitory—you will serve as a mentor, a role model, and a vital support system for students working to achieve their education and career goals. If you are a natural leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!What You’ll Do (Your Impact):Mentor & Guide: Provide daily guidance, conduct group sessions, and teach essential independent living skills to help students build positive behaviors and reach their personal goals.Cultivate Community: Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive dormitory culture by encouraging positive peer leadership and student-led unit government activities.Ensure Safety & Well-being: Patrol and monitor the dorms and center grounds, proactively resolving conflicts and strictly upholding the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.Coordinate Support: Assess student needs, recommend counseling when necessary, and maintain accurate, up-to-date case notes and files in our center information system.Manage Dorm Operations: Keep the community running smoothly by directing student cleanup/maintenance, reporting daily operations, and ordering necessary living supplies.What You Bring:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required (Advanced degrees are preferred!).Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in Job Corps or a related youth development/residential program.License: A valid in-state Driver’s License is highly preferred.Core Strengths: Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to model professional career success standards for our students.Commitment: Regular, predictable attendance is essential, along with the flexibility to work directed overtime when needed to support our community.Physical Requirements:This is an active role that keeps you on your feet and engaged with our campus. Candidates must be able to:Sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, stoop, and crouch throughout the shift.Lift, pull, push, or carry up to 40 pounds (and know how to safely assess heavier loads to ask for assistance).“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.