Resident Advisor

Application link: https://brjd.org/employment-opportunities/

The Resident Advisor monitors facility residents in daily activities to ensure security and safety by providing sight and direct supervision, coordinating and overseeing movement, and observing behavior and interaction with other residents to ensure that disciplinary procedures are implemented and are being followed. Protects residents from abuse or violation of constitutional rights. Participates in the rotation schedule for the facilities Control Center, the duties of which include: controlling access of individuals and materials to designated areas; operating facility radio system; operating switchboard, intercom and phone systems; issuing and receiving equipment and keys from staff; maintaining logs and forms for facility residents; controlling, monitoring and supervising on-campus movement; mail receipt and distribution; completion of various logs and reports and general clerical functions as assigned. Maintains and monitors inventory of pod. Participates in transporting residents when necessary and drives facility vehicles to do so. Conducts individual and facility wide searches as directed by facility administration. Responsible for serving meals, performing general maintenance and custodial work, and administering medications/first aid to residents. This position is supervised by the Shift Supervisor. Successful completion of a comprehensive Child Protective Services and criminal background investigation required. Must possess a valid VA driver's license by time of employment. Must successfully complete a physical examination and pass a pre-employment drug screen. The incumbent is required to serve a one-year probationary period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must possess knowledge of the purpose of secure detention, the population served, and adolescent development. Previously demonstrated skill in de-escalation preferred. With training, must show proficiency in administration of medication, application of restraint methods and first aid procedures. Ability to: effectively communicate verbally and in writing with juvenile offender population and staff; apply and interpret rules and regulations; exercise good judgment in emergencies and direct residents in same. Must become competent in Handle with Care defensive techniques.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED is required.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND WORK CONTACTS: Works typically in an institutional setting for detained juveniles as well as in an office environment. Applicant should be comfortable with necessary use of physical contact. Must possess ability to complete First Aid/CPR and 40 hours of on-site training. Frequent walking is required. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. Regular contact is made with Shift Supervisors, Resident Advisor II, juvenile residents, parents/guardians, court officials, school officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with residents, co-workers and the general public through the use of telephone and face to face contact. Must be physically capable of doing the following:

• Respond to auditory and visual signals and alarms

• Operate a standard computer keyboard and a variety of communications and security equipment

• Retrieve written data from official documents, logs, and computer terminals

• Perform usual motor skills and movements involved in walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and handling objects that weigh less than 70 pounds

• Complete Handle with Care certification

• Vision requirements must meet the standards as required by the Division of Motor Vehicles

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