Senior Residential Advisor

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health benefits

401k

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. seeks a Senior Residential Advisor to work with the Residential team, ensuring a safe, clean and structured living environment for students.

The role focuses on individualized case management to support enrollment and success in the program. The position emphasizes guiding students through Career Success Standards, ethics, personal growth, and living skills while maintaining records and supervising dorm activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data; Supervise students in the dorm and while on Center-sponsored activities.
• Instruct and counsels students regarding Career Success Standards and other skill development including but not limited to: Workplace relationships and ethics, Personal growth and development, Interpersonal skills, Information Management, Multicultural Awareness, Career and Personal Planning, Independent Living.
• Instruct personal conduct and social grace
• Assist in leadership training of students
• Inspect dorm areas, ensure cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness; Supervise dorm clean-up activities
• Act as advisor to Peer Court
• Participate in student case conferences
• Participate with the Counselor and Residential Living Manager in the development and implementation of student personal and social development plans
• Maintain current and accurate records of student personal and social development
• Maintain discipline in the assigned dorm and dorm area
• Maintain student accountability
• Maintain his or her shift incident log; ensure accuracy and completeness
• Act in the absence of the Residential Living Manager
• Assist in the development and training of RAs
• Work with the Residential Living Manager, Counselor, and other team members to support the effective case management of students on their caseloads
• Positively model, mentor and monitor students on the Job Corps Career Success Standards: Workplace Relationships and Ethics; Communications; Personal Growth and Development; Interpersonal Skills; Information Management; Multicultural Awareness; Career and Personal Planning; Independent Living Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connections core values and operating principles
• 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
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degrees

Job description

Primary Position Objectives

Responsible for working with Residential team to provide students on respective dormitory with a safe, clean, and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement and success. Provide individualized case management to maintain student enrollment and success in the program

Position

Senior Residential Advisor

Reports To

Residential Living Manager

Department

Residential

FLSA STATUS

Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Responsibilities

• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensure no manipulation of student data; Supervise students in the dorm and while on Center-sponsored activities
• Instruct and counsels students regarding, Career Success Standards and other skill development including but not limited to: Workplace relationships and ethics, Personal growth and development, Interpersonal skills, Information Management, Multicultural Awareness, Career and Personal Planning, Independent Living
• Instruct personal conduct and social grace
• Assist in leadership training of students
• Inspect dorm areas, ensure cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness; Supervise dorm clean-up activities
• Act as advisor to Peer Court
• Participate in student case conferences
• Participate with the Counselor and Residential Living Manager in the development and implementation of student personal and social development plans
• Maintain current and accurate records of student personal and social development
• Maintain discipline in the assigned dorm and dorm area
• Maintain student accountability
• Maintain his or her shift incident log; ensure accuracy and completeness
• Act in the absence of the Residential Living Manager
• Assist in the development and training of RAs
• Work with the Residential Living Manager, Counselor, and other team members to support the effective case management of students on their caseloads
• Positively model, mentor and monitor students on the Job Corps Career Success Standards: Workplace Relationships and Ethics; Communications; Personal Growth and Development; Interpersonal Skills; Information Management; Multicultural Awareness; Career and Personal Planning; Independent Living Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connections core values and operating principles
• 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
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Other duties as assigned

Position Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Experience

Minimum of one year experience working with youth

Minimum of one year Job Corps or related program experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Advanced degrees preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Disclaimer

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Notice

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.