Residential Advisor

Description

The Bizzell Group, one of the fastest-growing companies in America, is seeking a Residential Advisor to provide a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties, as necessary, for an orderly operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure environment. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

• Ensures orderly, clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising 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 communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and 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 student's personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged
• Submits timesheets according to the Residential Living Supervisor
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy
• Participates in intramural programs
• Ensures students meet their evening schedule
• Provides support for safety and security in the 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 center goals
• Follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Performs other duties as assigned

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others

Organization of Work

• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group's Corporation’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, 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