Residential Advisor Jobs

DISTINCTION seeks to hire talented and professional employees. Employees are supported and encouraged to develop their individual skills and understand the work environment, including the knowledge, skills, and boundaries necessary for establishing positive relationships with youth. No matter the position in the organization, all staff are expected to model proper workplace standards and mentor youth.
Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.
Distinction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.
Position Summary
Ensures student accountability and adherence to established standards of conduct to provide a dormitory environment
that promotes and reinforces educational advancement, personal, social and professional development, positive attitudes,
discipline, self-expression and control, motivation, independent living skills, positive peer relations, hygiene, goal-setting,
service to others, and successful life management.
Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
Job Duties

• Provide lessons to instruct students in development of social skills.
• Conduct follow-up on students who are absent from training day activities.
• Complete all required training according to Job Corps and Company training schedule.
• Ensure confidentiality of student's records and services.
• Encourage student participation in recreation and other structured evening programs.
• Advise enrollees of Center rules and regulations.
• With Center-provided training, may administer first aid and emergency medical procedures (e.g., CPR).
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Ensure Dorm Life rules and expectations are properly posted in all areas.
• Influence positive relationships among dormitory residents.
• Train students to design information bulletin boards each month.
• Arrange facilities to promote student personality and character development.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Supervise student activities in the Dormitory area.
• Maintain accurate student accountability records/reports.
• Conduct conflict management meetings for students.
• Maintain order in the dormitory.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Operate in accordance with requirements set in the contract, PRH, guides, Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies.
• Conduct ongoing training of the student handbook.
• Facilitate students receiving prompt and appropriate assistance in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, arrest, trouble at home, or other traumatic experience.
• Promote development of Career Success Standards by modeling expected behaviors, mentoring students and fellow staff to aid in their growth, and monitoring student behavior for accountability and recognition.
• Ensure assigned students sign the Morning Accountability Check (MAC) prior to leaving the dormitory.
• Participate in student disciplinary process.
• Assist in conducting dorm meetings to plan activities, permit an exchange of student views on dorm problems and needs, and encourage student leadership development.
• Contribute to cultivation of positive Center culture which is free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Inspect dormitory areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals.
• Supervise housekeeping chores and instruct students in proper cleanliness and maintenance of dormitory facilities. Implement Center's Dorm Life programs.
• Participate in evaluation of student progress panel process, conducting periodic reviews of student personal/social development plan progress.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Encourage favorable student behavior.
• Record required information in RA log each workday according to procedures.
• Maintain student files and records in a secure lockable location.
• Provide quality customer service to students, staff, and other Center customers.
• Promote 6 C's of Positive Youth Development by treating students respectfully as adults and developing positive student relationships.
• Provide individual guidance in close coordination with counselors.
• Ensure each student's property and clothing inventory is current and safely/securely store student inventory items when student is on approved leave or in unauthorized absence (UA) status.