Residential Advisor

Adams And Associates Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Advanced degree

In-state driver's license

Job summary

Adams and Associates seeks a Residential Advisor for the Brunswick Job Corps Center to guide and mentor students in dormitory living, helping them build positive relationships and stay focused on their goals.

You will patrol the dorms, maintain safety, lead group sessions, and keep records while supporting career development standards and upholding Job Corps policies. This role requires heart, patience, and dedication to student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of Job Corps or related program experience.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform related physical tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime with regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor students to build a positive attitude and proper behavior in dormitory living.
• Patrol dormitories and Center to ensure safety and proper behavior of students.
• Prepare daily operations reports and maintain student files with accurate notes.
• Model standards, support career development, and enforce Job Corps policies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be the Guide Students Remember.For students living on Center, you'll be a steady, everyday presence — the person who helps them navigate group living, build positive relationships, and stay focused on their goals. As a Residential Advisor, you'll provide the guidance, structure, and role modeling that turn a dormitory into a supportive community where students feel safe and thrive.This is a role for someone with heart and patience: a natural mentor who leads by example, meets students where they are, and takes real pride in helping young adults grow into their best selves.Why Join Us? Make a Real Impact!Job Corps is a transformative program that provides education, vocational training, and career readiness to young adults. In this role, you'll be on the front line of student life — shaping daily behavior, modeling positive leadership, and creating the kind of safe, encouraging living environment where achievement becomes possible.What You'll DoGuide & Mentor StudentsProvide guidance that helps students build a positive attitude and proper behavior in dormitory living and accomplish their goals. Deliver guidance, counseling, group sessions, and independent living skills; determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselors; and assist in unit activities, including unit government.Ensure a Safe, Structured EnvironmentPatrol and monitor dormitories and the Center as required, ensuring the safety and proper behavior of students and resolving potential or occurring problems. Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory, and recommend or requisition supplies to meet dorm living and student safety needs.Maintain Records & ReportingPrepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students. Maintain dormitory and individual student files — ensuring they're complete, updated, and fully documented — and enter student case notes in the Center information system.Model Standards & Support SuccessParticipate in the career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and modeling positive peer leadership. Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions. Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other Center customers, and support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy, along with other duties as assigned.What You'll BringRequiredHigh School Diploma or equivalentA minimum of one (1) year of Job Corps or related program experienceAbility to lift 40 pounds, or to assess a load and request assistance as neededWillingness to work overtime when directed, with regular and predictable attendanceReady to Make a Difference?If you're ready to guide, mentor, and support students in their day-to-day lives — and help build a safe, positive place to live and grow — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a mission that matters.Physical RequirementsThis role involves sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lift 40 pounds, or to assess a lift load and ask for necessary assistance.Benefits & PerksSeveral of the benefits below are fully sponsored by Adams and Associates, while others include company contributions to help offset costs. Details regarding coverage and contribution amounts will be provided during onboarding.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Matching 401(k) Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Prescription Drug Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Discount Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Additional Voluntary BenefitsPreferredAdvanced degree A valid in-state driver's licenseAbout UsAdams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that has helped young adults build brighter futures since 1990. As one of the nation’s largest Job Corps operators, our 2,000+ employee-owners turn potential into opportunity recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families.The Brunswick Job Corps Center sits on a 39-acre campus on Georgia’s Golden Isles coast, home to roughly 315 students earning diplomas and credentials in healthcare, construction, and other in-demand trades a close-knit community where staff make a real difference every day.Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of a mission that matters.Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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.