Residential Advisor (62788)

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. operates Glenmont Job Corps, seeking a Residential Advisor to mentor young adults, foster a positive dorm community, and guide students toward successful careers and independent living.

The RA will create a safe environment, coach students, and coordinate referrals to counselors while supporting campus operations and student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming dormitory environment.
• Encourage students to develop positive attitudes and independent living skills.
• Coach and mentor students to reach personal, educational, and career goals.
• Provide guidance, one-on-one support, and facilitate group discussions.
• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate referrals to counselors.
• Promote positive peer leadership and Career Success Standards.
• Monitor dormitories and campus to ensure student safety and address concerns.
• Assist with dorm activities, student leadership initiatives, and unit government.
• Prepare daily reports, maintain student files, and complete administrative tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized dorm facilities and ensure supplies and safety standards.

Skills

Positive role model

Calm under pressure

Organized

Strong communicator

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Description Now Hiring- Residential Advisor Do you enjoy mentoring young adults, creating a positive community, and helping others achieve their goals? Are you someone who leads with compassion, accountability, and a positive attitude? If so, Glenmont Job Corps wants you on our team! As a Residential Advisor (RA), you'll do more than supervise a dorm-you'll become a mentor, role model, coach, and trusted resource for students as they prepare for successful careers and independent living.

Full Time position-40 hours a week Split shift: Saturday and Sunday 8a-5p, Monday 3p-12a, Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30p-8:30a Thursday and Friday OFF

What You'll Do

• Creating a safe, welcoming, and positive dormitory environment.
• Encouraging students to develop positive attitudes, responsible behaviors, and independent living skills.
• Coaching and mentoring students to help them reach their personal, educational, and career goals.
• Providing guidance, one-on-one support, and facilitating group discussions.
• Identifying students who may benefit from additional support and coordinating referrals to counselors.
• Promoting positive peer leadership and reinforcing Career Success Standards.
• Monitoring dormitories and the campus to ensure student safety and address concerns before they become problems.
• Assisting with dorm activities, student leadership initiatives, and unit government.
• Preparing daily reports, maintaining accurate student files, documenting case notes, and completing required administrative tasks.
• Helping maintain clean, organized, and welcoming dorm facilities.
• Ensuring dorm supplies are available and safety standards are maintained.
• Supporting the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy while fostering a respectful and inclusive community.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Performing other duties that contribute to student success and campus operations.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• A positive role model who enjoys working with young adults.
• Calm, fair, and confident when handling challenging situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships.
• Passionate about mentoring and helping students succeed.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime when needed.
• Dependable with excellent attendance.

Why Glenmont Job Corps?

At Glenmont Job Corps, you're not just taking a job-you'll be changing lives. Every conversation, every encouraging word, and every moment of guidance helps students build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for meaningful careers. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you! Join Glenmont Job Corps and help shape the future-one student at a time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced degrees preferred.
• A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required.
• A valid in-State Driver's License preferred.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

"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 employmen , in