Residential Counselor (Weekdays, Evenings & Split Shift Available) (60827)

Are you a motivated self-starter looking to launch your career? We are seeking ambitious Residential Advisors to join our growing team. This isn't just a job; it is a launchpad. We are dedicated to promoting from within, offering hands-on mentorship, and providing a clear, defined roadmap to advance into senior or leadership roles.

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. As a residential program, we function like a mini college campus, complete with a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

The Residential Advisor provides proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in unit activities, as designated, including unit government, facilitate student groups, and promote student independent living skills.
• Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.
• Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, updated case notes in system, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.

Available Shifts

• Weekdays (Prior youth residential experience required): Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Evenings: Friday-Tuesday, 3:00 PM-12:00 AM, Wednesdays & Thursdays off
• Split shift: Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday 3:00 PM-12:00 AM, Tuesday-Wednesday, 11:30 PM-8:30 AM, Thursdays & Fridays off
• Overtime available as needed.