Residential Advisor - Substitute

Bizzell Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bizzell Group in New Haven, Connecticut is looking for a Residential Advisor to provide support and supervision to students in a dormitory environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining orderly living conditions, assisting students with personal development, and ensuring safety and security within the center. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid State Driver’s License, with a preference for those holding an associate degree in social services or related fields. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year working with youth or related experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and support in dormitory.
• Maintains orderly living conditions and schedules.
• Assists students with personal development goals.
• Participates in evaluations of student progress.
• Maintains communication with staff and students.
• Ensures safety in the residential environment.

Skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications

Computer Literacy

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships

Knowledge of residential living procedures

High level of communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a human services field

Job description

About Us

The Bizzell-Group: ?New Haven Job Corps is a career training center dedicated to empowering young adults through education, hands‑on experience, and personal development. Our program provides a supportive environment where students can gain the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to pursue rewarding careers. With a focus on both academic achievement and practical training, we partner with local employers and community organizations to ensure our graduates are prepared to meet the demands of today’s workforce.

Description

• Provides substitute and/or call‑in services of a residential advisor.
• Ensures orderly, clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising, and participating in dorm clean up and submitting repair requests.
• Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
• Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.
• Maintains individual records for each student that contain, at a minimum, basic identifying information, including emergency contacts, and written parental consent (minors) for weekend passes to approved destinations. Such records shall be readily accessible to other dormitory staff.
• Assists students in development long‑ and short‑term personal and independent living goals and documents same on the students’ PCDP.
• Participates in the timely evaluation of student progress and updates PCPD goals when students are not meeting CSS expectations.
• Maintains communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
• Attends staff in‑service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
• Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement or background, and works to motivate them toward goals.
• Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Follows all non‑health standing orders.
• Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
• Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
• Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
• Ensures case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date. Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.
• Submits time sheets according to center policy.
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
• Participates in intramural programs.
• Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
• Provides support for safety and security on center.
• Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
• Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.
• Works towards meeting performance management goals.
• Follows the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Participates in regular staff meetings.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement of independent living skills.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with students.
• Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.

Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is preferred.

Valid State Driver’s License is required