Residential Advisor (63415)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC; Miami, Miami Gardens (FL, FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. at the Miami Job Corps Center in Miami Gardens, FL seeks a Residential Advisor to create a safe, structured, and supportive living environment for students.

You’ll mentor, model positive behavior, and help young adults develop independence and life skills every day. This Full-Time position involves supervising dorms, guiding students through daily activities, organizing group sessions, and coordinating with counselors as needed, while upholding the Center's standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of Job Corps or related program experience.
• Regular and predictable attendance; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and guide positive attitudes, independence, and personal responsibility.
• Create a positive residential environment promoting respect and teamwork.
• Provide guidance, counseling, and group sessions for independent living skills.
• Patrol dormitories and center areas to maintain safety and appropriate behavior.
• Identify concerns and coordinate with counselors for student visits when needed.
• Support student activities, including unit government and leadership opportunities.
• Model Career Success Standards through mentoring and intervention.
• Maintain student files, daily operations reports, and related documentation.

Skills

Mentoring

Student support

Leadership

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced education or degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Miami - Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.44 Hourly

Job Category: Other

BUILD YOUR CAREER. CHANGE A LIFE. JOIN OUR TEAM!

Miami Job Corps Center is HIRING!

The Miami Job Corps Center is seeking an energetic, dependable, and student-focused Residential Advisor to join our team. If you enjoy mentoring young adults, creating a positive environment, and helping others reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Work Where the Action Is

Our Center is located in beautiful Miami Gardens, Florida, near Hard Rock Stadium — home of the Miami Dolphins!

Your Work. Their Future.

As a Residential Advisor, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, structured, supportive, and positive living environment for our students. You’ll serve as a mentor, role model, and source of encouragement while helping young adults develop the behaviors, confidence, independence, and life skills needed for success in Job Corps and beyond.

This is more than supervising a dormitory. It’s an opportunity to positively influence a young person’s future every day.

What You’ll Do

• Mentor and guide students in developing positive attitudes, appropriate behaviors, independence, and personal responsibility.
• Create a positive residential environment that encourages respect, accountability, teamwork, and peer leadership.
• Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions, and independent living skills development.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and Center areas to help maintain student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Identify concerns, resolve problems, and arrange student visits with counselors when appropriate.
• Support student activities, including unit government and leadership opportunities.
• Model appropriate behaviors and reinforce Career Success Standards through mentoring and intervention.
• Maintain student files, case notes, daily operations reports, pass lists, and other required documentation.
• Assist students with maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming residential environment.
• Recommend or requisition supplies necessary for dormitory operations and student safety.
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other Center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications What You’ll Need

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of Job Corps or related program experience.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when directed.

Preferred:

• Advanced education or degree.
• Valid in-state Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• The position requires the ability to perform activities including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, stooping, crouching, carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and/or appropriately assess a load and request assistance when necessary.

Be More Than an Employee — Be a Mentor!

At the Miami Job Corps Center, every employee has an opportunity to make an impact. Our Residential Advisors are an important part of helping students develop the confidence, discipline, leadership skills, and independence they need to build successful careers and brighter futures.

If you’re dependable, compassionate, energetic, and ready to help young adults succeed, your next career opportunity is waiting for you!

Equal Opportunity

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. Support and services available upon request to individual with disabilities.