Residential Life Advisor

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SCA Fringe Benefit eligible

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a Residential Advisor to supervise dormitory living, ensure safe, clean conditions, and coordinate activities. You will monitor student behavior, communicate with counselors and staff, and train student leaders.

The role requires a High school diploma (an Associate’s in a human services field is preferred) and a valid driver’s license. Candidates should have at least one year of youth-related experience and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Ensure orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean up and submitting repair requests.
• Provide supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
• Identify and assist students in handling special problems and conduct dormitory meetings.
• Maintain communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
• Attend staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
• Establish a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability, achievement, or background, and work to motivate them toward goals.
• Initiate and direct dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.
• Follow all non-health standing orders.
• Transport students to various activities and events as needed
• Maintain an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure
• Maintain logbooks, as directed and authorized, that show activity during shift
• Ensure case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date
• Secure students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged
• Submit time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor
• Assist and trains student leaders per center policy
• Participate in intramural programs
• Ensure students meet their evening schedule
• Provide support for safety and security at the center
• Ensure that buildings are secure and clean at all times
• Conduct periodic checks and maintain order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm
• Work towards meeting performance center goals
• Follow the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection's policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Youth supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a human services field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking a Residential Advisor to supervise dormitory living, ensure safe, clean conditions, and coordinate activities. You will monitor student behavior, communicate with counselors and staff, and train student leaders.

The role requires a High school diploma (an Associate’s in a human services field is preferred) and a valid driver’s license. Candidates should have at least one year of youth-related experience and proficiency with MS Office.