Residential Advisor

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.

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:
Supervise student activities in the Dormitory area.
Supervise housekeeping chores and instruct students in proper cleanliness and maintenance of dormitory
facilities.
Implement Center's Dorm Life programs.
Ensure Dorm Life rules and expectations are properly posted in all areas.
Ensure assigned students sign the Morning Accountability Check (MAC) prior to leaving the dormitory.
Record required information in RA log each workday according to procedures.
Maintain student files and records in a secure lockable location.
Ensure confidentiality of student's records and services.
Conduct ongoing training of the student handbook.
Maintain order in the dormitory.
Encourage favorable student behavior.
Influence positive relationships among dormitory residents.
Arrange facilities to promote student personality and character development.
Facilitate students receiving prompt and appropriate assistance in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma,
arrest, trouble at home, or other traumatic experience.
With Center-provided training, may administer first aid and emergency medical procedures (e.g., CPR).
Maintain accurate student accountability records/reports.
Conduct follow-up on students who are absent from training day activities.
Inspect dormitory areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness.
Provide individual guidance in close coordination with counselors.
Participate in evaluation of student progress panel process, conducting periodic reviews of student
personal/social development plan progress.
Assist in conducting dorm meetings to plan activities, permit an exchange of student views on dorm problems and
needs, and encourage student leadership development.
Advise enrollees of Center rules and regulations.
Participate in student disciplinary process.
Encourage student participation in recreation and other structured evening programs.
Provide lessons to instruct students in development of social skills.
Conduct conflict management meetings for students.
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.
Train students to design information bulletin boards each month.
Operate in accordance with requirements set in the contract, PRH, guides, Standard Operating Procedures, and
corporate policies.
Complete all required training according to Job Corps and Company training schedule.

Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals.
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.

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.