Residential Advisor

Equus; Village of Cassadaga (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is seeking staff to assist students in adjusting to Center life, providing supervision, mentoring, and behavior support. The role includes ensuring on-time attendance, preparing students for daily activities, and maintaining dorm safety and cleanliness.

You will document records and facilitates life-skills sessions, with strong emphasis on safety and professional conduct. Applicants may have 1 year of related experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth preferred and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and mentor them in center life and routines.
• Ensure students meet schedules and attend trainings or work assignments on time.
• Prepare students for training days and dress code.
• Provide daily supervision of hygiene, chores, and dorm activities.
• Maintain clean, inspection-ready dorms and bulletin boards.
• Document student records and input relevant data per guidelines.
• Lead life-skills groups and peer mediation discussions.
• Report shift information and maintain safety and security.
• Conduct daily roll calls and accountability checks in dorms.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Behavior modification

Life skills facilitation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Compensation: USD 19 - USD 19.91 - hourly

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Assistsstudents in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor.

Ensures students meet the required schedule, waking on time and arriving on time for training or work assignment.

Ensures students are adequately prepared for the training day, e.g., dressed appropriately.

Provides daily supervision orassistancein monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, and other activities.

Ensures dorms are always clean and inspection ready.

Provides informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, etc., and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes.

Documents student records according to PRH, inputting all relevant student data.

Maintains and ensures student rooms and bulletin boards are updated with student and center information per established standards.

Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting, renter's rights, completing a lease, completing chores, etc.

Facilitates small group discussions on life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc.

Participates in ESPs for students in assigned dormitory.

Contacts family members for consent for pass system asrequired.

Facilitates prompt andappropriate assistanceto studentsin the event ofinjury, illness, emotional trauma, etc.

Meets individually a minimum of once a month with students on assigned dorm, documenting the meeting.

Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.

Facilitates daily Morning Accountability Checks (MAC's).

Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of the dorm and outside perimeter to ensuresafety and security, if safe to do so.

Conduct daily roll calls and accountability checks in the dorms.

Ensures that all minors sign the minor accountability form toindicatetheir presence at the

center.

Reports information for shift briefings.

Ensures assigned dormitory and its outdoor area ismaintainedin good repair, cleanliness, and order.

Clearlycommunicatesandconsistentlymodelsappropriate CSSand employability skills.

Maintainsaccountabilityofstaff,students,and property.

Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.

Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring itremainsfree from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.

Attends all required staff training opportunities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

One-year related experience preferred.

Experience working withyouth.

A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources, professional growth, and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones, paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service, guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success.

DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.