Residential Advisor (63510)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Devens, MA is seeking Residential Advisors to support Job Corps students. This role offers hands-on mentorship in a federal program, with a campus-like setting and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include supervising dorms, facilitating student groups, maintaining daily operations reports, and promoting independent living skills; schedule Friday-Tuesday 3:00 PM–12:00 AM; overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• In-State Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unit activities and promote student independent living skills.
• Patrol dormitories and monitor student safety and behavior.
• Prepare daily operations report, pass list and case notes in system.
• Direct students and assist in cleanup and maintenance of dormitory.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License (In-State)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shriver - Devens, MA 01434

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.23 - $22.23 Hourly

Job Category: Education

About the Role

Are you a motivated self-starter looking to launch your career? We are seeking ambitious Residential Advisors to join our growing team. This isn't just a job; it is a launchpad. We are dedicated to promoting from within, offering hands-on mentorship, and providing a clear, defined roadmap to advance into senior or leadership roles.

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. As a residential program, we function like a mini college campus, complete with a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

The Residential Advisor provides proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in unit activities, as designated, including unit government, facilitate student groups, and promote student independent living skills.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.
• Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, updated case notes in system, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.

Schedule

• Friday-Tuesday, 3:00 PM-12:00 AM, Wednesdays & Thursdays off
• Overtime available as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth required, residential experience preferred but not necessary.
• A valid in-State Driver’s License preferred.
• Eager to learn, highly adaptable, and a natural problem-solver.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.
• 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.

Important applicant information

While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children’s programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

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.