Residential Advisor: Mentor & Safe Living Champion

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor at Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel, MD. This role supports dormitory living, guides students toward goals, and maintains a safe, structured environment for residential students.

Responsibilities include mentoring, incident reporting, and coordinating with counselors. Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience, with lifting ability and overtime flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of Job Corps or related program experience.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, or to assess a lift load and request assistance as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime when directed, with regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Guide & Mentor Students: Provide 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.
• Ensure a Safe, Structured Environment: Patrol and monitor dormitories and the Center to ensure safety and proper behavior; direct students and assist in housekeeping and supplies.
• Maintain Records & Reporting: Prepare daily operations reports and maintain student files; enter case notes in the Center information system.
• Model Standards & Support Success: Promote Career Success Standards by mentoring students and modeling positive peer leadership; enforce Job Corps policies and provide quality service to students and staff.

Skills

Job Corps experience

Lifting 40 pounds

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adams and Associates, Inc. seeks a Residential Advisor at Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel, MD. This role supports dormitory living, guides students toward goals, and maintains a safe, structured environment for residential students.

Responsibilities include mentoring, incident reporting, and coordinating with counselors. Requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience, with lifting ability and overtime flexibility.