Senior Residential Advisor (60203)
Senior Residential Advisor
Atterbury Job Corps Center | Edinburgh, IN
Lead the shift. Guide the growth. Change a life.
Are you a passionate advocate for youth? Do you want a career where every day you work is a step toward changing a young person's future? The Atterbury Job Corps Center is seeking Senior Residential Advisors to join our dynamic team!
At the Atterbury Job Corps Center, we work with youth ages 16-24 and provide them residential services, and academic and career training, all at no cost to the student. We are a federally funded program administered by the Department of Labor. We are a year-round, self-paced program for our students. If you are passionate about helping disadvantaged students get the support they need to become successful adults, this could be the position for you! Join our team and be a life-changing influence in a young person's journey!
We have a true team approach to our work. All staff collaborate to support the needs of students and the Center. We work hard because our amazing students deserve the best from us. We have fun because we love what we do! Careers Begin Here!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Direct and coordinate the activities of Residential Advisors on your assigned shift
- Supervise and control dormitory conditions, evaluating situations and making decisions or recommendations as needed
- Assist in training and evaluating residential living staff
- Perform administrative duties for your shift, including student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, and terminations
- Step into Residential Advisor duties as needed to ensure student safety and proper behavior
- Communicate with students' families by mail and phone to resolve problems and support student well-being
- Coordinate dormitory activities, including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts
- Inspect dormitory areas, recommend facility maintenance, and direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup
- Requisition supplies to support dorm living and student safety
- Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselors, reviewing student concerns as needed
- Participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training as assigned
- Maintain required student records and update the Center information system regularly
- Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other Center customers
WHAT YOU BRING
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Minimum of one year of Job Corps or related program experience (required)
- Valid in-state driver's license (preferred)
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, climbing, walking, pulling/pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching, or ability to assess lift load and request assistance as needed
BENEFITS
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee (no cost for single enrollees; option to buy up for richer coverage and/or dependent coverage)
- Employer-sponsored Wellness Program
- Retirement plan options, including 401k after one year of service with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
- Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
- Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and/or Dependent Care FSA, including employer HSA match program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted meals at $2.50 per employee per meal