What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Advisor position at Joliet Job Corps Center (operated by Strategix Management)?
Residential Advisor
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Job Description
Make a difference in a young person’s life! We are seeking Residential Advisors at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Illinois. Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov). The Residential Advisor role provides overall guidance and direction to assigned students to help them acclimate to group living standards, develop positive, independent living and social skills, and adhere to Job Corps behavioral standards to successfully complete the program. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Summary of Essential Functions
- Follow strict accountability documentation requirements to account for students’ whereabouts during non-training hours.
- Participate in regular evaluations of student progress and case management meetings to provide input on social development, behavioral progress, and interventions as needed.
- Provide instruction and guidance to students in developing self-management skills including personal responsibility, maintaining clean living areas, good personal hygiene, and positive peer relations.
- Supervise and participate in daily dorm cleanup, monitor supplies, and submit requisitions and repair requests to management as needed.
- Conduct daily student dorm room and common area checks and counsel students as needed to promote orderly and clean-living conditions.
- Lead group support sessions as assigned by management to identify and address specific independent living and social development needs.
- Communicate with the parents/guardians of minors regarding attendance as needed.
- Follow all non-health standing orders in collaboration with medical staff and adhere to center protocols in managing emergency situations.
- Facilitate the dormitory Peer Court in alignment with the center’s Behavior Management Plan and enforce sanctions for minor behavioral infractions.
- Transport students to various off-campus activities and events as needed using center vehicles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum
High school diploma or equivalent and one year’s experience working with youth. High level of conflict resolution and verbal communication skills. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required. A CDL may be required by management.
Preferred
Associate’s in human services or related field and two years’ experience working with youth.
The requirements listed above represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional information
Why Our Work Matters
Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' real needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.
Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Company Sponsored Benefits
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits, Dental, and Vision Plans.
- 401(k) with Immediate Company Match
- 10 Days Vacation
- 56 Hours of Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18