Residential Advisor On-Call

Position: Residential Advisor Substitute OnCall

Reports To: Senior Residential Advisor

Department: Social Development

FLSA STATUS: NonExempt

Primary Position Objectives:

This position is an oncall position and work is on an as needed basis. Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly operation of the Dormitory Program. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.

Administration Procedures

Provides substitute and/or callin services of a residential advisor.

Ensures orderly clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising and participating in dorm clean up and submitting repair requests.

Provides supervision for the cafeteria laundry special activities (on and off Center) and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.

Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory meetings.

Maintains individual records for each student that contain at a minimum basic identifying information including emergency contacts and written parental consent (minors) for weekend passes to approved destinations. Such records shall be readily accessible to other dormitory staff.

Assists students in development long and shortterm personal and independent living goals and documents same on the students PCDP.

Participates in the timely evaluation of student progress and updates PCPD goals when students are not meeting CSS expectations.

Maintains communication with students counselors instructors and with other staff members.

Attends staff inservice training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.

Establishes a close working relationship with students dealing justly and impartially regardless of their ability achievement or background and works to motivate them toward goals.

Initiates and directs dormitory programs utilizing Center services and activities to benefit students.

Follows all nonhealth standing orders.

Transports students to various activities and events as needed.

Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.

Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.

Ensures case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up to date. Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all items are to be placed in property and logged.

Submits time sheets according to center policy.

Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.

Participates in intramural programs.

Ensures students meet their evening schedule.

Provides support for safety and security on center.

Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.

Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned dorm.

Works towards meeting performance management goals.

Follows the CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.

Complies with all DOL guidelines OFCCP regulations Job Corps notices and bulletins and Center policies and procedures.

Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

Participates in regular staff meetings.

Models mentors and monitors appropriate career success skills.

Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement of independent living skills.

Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Effective Communication

Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.

Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

Shows professional nonverbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making flexibility and problem solving.

Implements the key principles of time management task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Groups Healthy Workplace Environment policy.

Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

Ability to exceptionally manage and lead staff from diverse backgrounds.

Committed to investing in and developing staff and positioning them to succeed.

Missionoriented and possesses a strategic vision.

Motivates staff and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word Power Point Outlook and Excel.

Computer Literacy with basic computer functions email internet and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.

Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with students.

Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.

High level of communication interpersonal and organization skills.

Experience: Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in a human services field such as Social Work Psychology Sociology Counseling or related fields is preferred.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: Valid State Drivers License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Therefore the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required including overtime.