Residential Advisor (Male)

Navajo Preparatory School Inc; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor to provide proactive mentorship and maintain a safe, nurturing dorm environment for resident students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Student Life and campus services to support academics and adolescent development. The ideal candidate has an AA degree, experience with high school students in residence, strong computer and counseling skills, and the ability to work with Navajo students.

Qualifications

• AA degree required with related coursework (child development, education, behavioral sciences, counseling, social work or psychology)
• Two or more years of experience working with high school age students in a residential setting
• Strong computer skills
• Basic counseling knowledge and methods as applied to students
• Strong leadership, communication and human relations skills with Native American students
• Ability to speak Navajo is preferred
• Effective oral and written communication with students, staff, parents and public
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Supports and carries out responsibilities in accordance with NPS policies and procedures
• Represents NPS professionally to enhance community understanding of the program
• Maintains confidentiality of faculty and student information
• Develops a strong residential program promoting independent living and college dorm life; leads weekly activities
• Provides residential supervision to ensure safety and accountability; conducts checks
• Maintains accurate student files and updates NASIS attendance; assists with audits
• Posts dorm GPA and supports academic monitoring and tutoring
• Develops and maintains dorm facilities in a clean, safe condition
• Implements student safety rules including medication handling and fire drills
• Leads monthly dorm meetings
• Completes residential intakes within two weeks of school start
• Supports academic services and study halls; monitors grades
• Coordinates residential activities including cultural events and flyers
• Reports safety deficiencies and coordinates with supervisors
• Assists students and parents with appropriate referrals when needed
• Collaborates with SBHC and School Nurse for appointments and events
• Chaperones off-campus trips
• Monitors evening study halls and supports discipline policies
• Participates in major school activities and professional interactions
• Complies with background checks and training requirements
• Contributes to a growth plan related to service scope
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assists dorm officers and residents with positive group activities
• Keeps informed about safety plans and communicates concerns
• Maintains communication with parents and staff about student issues
• Ensures accountability during residential hours through checks and reporting
• Monitors dorm condition and reports equipment safety hazards
• Checks students in/out and documents dorm room conditions
• Manages dorm keys and security checks
• Instructs emergency procedures and conducts fire safety drills
• Monitors visitors and reports incidents
• Maintains medication cabinet and documents administration
• Completes required reports timely

Skills

Computer skills

Counseling knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Navajo language (preferred)

Oral and written communication

Physical fitness (lift 50 lbs)

Education

AA degree

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Residential Advisor performs pro-active support and mentorship of all students residing in the residential environment. Assures a well-balanced, nurturing, supportive, and psychologically healthy home living environment for all resident students. The Residential Advisor assures a safe and healthy home living environment for all resident students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• AA degree required. Courses related to working with children such as child development, education and behavioral sciences such as counseling, social work or psychology, and cultural studies.
• Two or more years of successful experience working with high school age students in a residential setting.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Basic counseling knowledge and methods as applied to students.
• Strong leadership, communication and human relations skills in working with Native American students.
• Ability to speak Navajo is preferred.
• Effective and appropriate oral and written communication skills in working with students, staff, parents, and public.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

New employees in this position must provide documentation of immunity or immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and measles/rubella and of tuberculosis status by skin test or X‑ray within thirty (30) days of hiring, and at such additional intervals as may be determined by the immediate supervisor.

Navajo/Indian preference

Consideration for employment will be given to Navajo, American Indian or Alaskan Tribal member with the required documentation including the necessary qualifications to meet the minimum requirements of the position. The Navajo/Indian preference law shall apply in all aspects of the position.

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

The position is non‑exempt and paid hourly based on the current school year.

Note: Notwithstanding the above, this position is subject to possible furlough or reduction in force under NPS, Inc. Personnel Policies; due to unforeseen reductions in program funding that requires such general program changes

SUPERVISOR

Primary: Student Life Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Supports and efficiently carries out responsibilities in accordance with Navajo Preparatory School, Inc. (NPS) Policies and Procedures.
• Represents NPS in a manner reflecting professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program.
• Secures and protects the confidentiality of NPS, Inc. faculty and student information.
• Takes the initiative to develop a strong residential program that promotes independent living and preparation for college dorm life; develop recognition and reward system; develop and lead weekly activities (e.g., crafts, games and exercise).
• Provides residential supervision at all times to ensure student safety and accountability; check morning details; conduct hourly and dorm perimeter checks.
• Maintain accurate and updated student files and prepare them for ISEP audits; update student attendance on NASIS; perform other computer or filing work as assigned.
• Pull up grade checks and provide to afternoon shift RA for review and intervention; post dorm average GPA for each grading period.
• Develop student work details to maintain residential facilities in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Implement student safety rules including medication check‑in, dispensing and monitoring; injury reporting; fire safety drills; and student attendance and accountability.
• Hold monthly dorm meetings.
• Residential Intakes must be completed in the first 2 weeks of school.
• Take leadership to maintain academic support services, including weekly grade checks; restrict cell phone usage during study hall and lights out; hold additional study hall and tutoring, when needed; talk with students who are getting poor grades or whose grades are falling.
• Support and coordinate residential activities that promote adolescent growth and development, as well as cultural activities; create flyers and other dorm announcements for dorm activities.
• Report any safety deficiencies and submit work orders to the Student Life Coordinator and Facility Manager.
• Handle student problems appropriately and in a professional manner; report all incidences to Student Life Coordinator.
• Apply basic counseling knowledge when necessary and make appropriate referrals for medical, physical and mental health, or academic assistance in the best interest of the student.
• Report any suspected violation of the law such as; child abuse of any kind, harassment, illegal use or sale of drugs or alcohol, threats or possession of a weapon, and other violations to the Student Life Coordinator.
• Listen to concerns of the parents and students; when necessary advise parents on proper channels for addressing issues; and inform the Student Life Coordinator of such concerns.
• Be knowledgeable of school resources and McKenzie School Based Health Center Services as well as with public and private agencies that can assist with particular student problems and make appropriate referrals. Collaborate with SBHC and School Nurse's office to communicate to students regarding appointments and/or special events.
• Chaperone students during off‑campus trips.
• Assist the academic program by monitoring evening study hall.
• Consistently abide by all policies as well as student discipline policies.
• Participate in major school activities such as academic banquet, sport banquet, graduation and other activities.
• Interact with colleagues, supervisors, faculty, staff, students, parents and community members in a professional manner.
• CPR/First Aid Training/Blood Borne Pathogen Training/Proof of Certification and background check required as a condition of employment.
• Commit to a growth plan that relates to the scope of the services provided to the School.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Assist the dorm officers and resident students in planning and implementing positive group activities that will include all dorm students.
• Become familiar with and comply with all student safety plans and will immediately notify designated personnel about concerns regarding these students.
• Communicate with parents in a timely and positive manner.
• Assure accountability for all students during residential hours through means such as student attendance checks, bed checks, activity passes, and other accountability measures as required.
• Monitor the condition of the dorm and report any equipment failure, repairs needed, or safety hazards in a timely manner.
• Check students in/out of dorm rooms and will document the condition of the rooms including any damages.
• Residential advisors will assign and monitor student keys.
• Complete all required security checks and assure that all windows and doors are properly secured.
• Instruct students on emergency procedures, will assure that building fire and safety drills are implemented, and will complete drill reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor all visitors to the dorm.
• Notify appropriate personnel about all critical incidents including disciplinary infractions and injuries and will complete reports in a timely manner.
• Assure that medication cabinet is adequately supplied and secured at all times. Medication will be administered according to procedures and will be fully documented in the medication log. This includes reminding students to take their scheduled medications, documenting when doses are missed, and communications with parents and/or School Health Office about medication issues.
• Residential advisors will complete all required reports in a timely manner. This includes:

• NASIS attendance report
• Dorm status report
• Shift report
• Monthly report for the board to include accomplishments and concerns
• Student dorm report car
• Complete and submit monthly medication and first aid supply inventory, and Medication Binder, to the School Health Office by the 5th of each month.

EVALUATION

Will be evaluated in accordance with the Navajo Preparatory School Board, Inc. policies and procedures.