Residential Advisor

Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc.; Village of Cassadaga (NY); On-site; USD 20,877 - 29,735; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc. is seeking a full-time Residential Advisor in Cassadaga, NY. This role includes providing guidance to students, ensuring positive group living relations, and monitoring dormitory safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree in behavioral sciences preferred. Two years of experience in counseling or related fields are recommended. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and the ability to promote positive behaviors among students. Competitive hourly wage of $18.37 is offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance or working with youth.
• Valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance for students to achieve positive attitudes and proper behavior.
• Patrols and monitors dormitories ensuring safety and proper behavior.
• Conducts group sessions and maintains required documentation.

Skills

Promoting Career Success Standards (CSS)

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Residential Advisor

Location: Cassadaga, NY, US

Requisition ID: 3185

Salary: $18.37 Hourly

Reports to: Residential Living Manager

Type: Full-Time / non-exempt

Purpose: Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program, in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance for students to achieve positive attitudes and proper behavior in dormitory living situations and to accomplish their goals and objectives in obtaining self-management skills.


• Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits to Counselors.


• Patrols and monitors dormitories and center as required, ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolves potential or occurring problems.


• Assists with recreational activities for students on and off center as required.


• Prepares reports, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.


• Directs and assists students in the cleanup of the dormitory.


• Conducts group sessions in accordance with the schedule and maintains required documentation; as assigned, participates in Career Preparation Period (CPP) activities.


• Provides students guidance in social skills development and self-management skills.


• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.


• Reports violations of ethical behavior.


• Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED, associate degree in behavioral sciences preferred

Experience: Two years of related experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance or working with youth.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions


• Strong organizational skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Computer proficiency


• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States


• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Additional Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.