Residential Advisor

Responsibilities

• Ensures students are adequately prepared for the training day, e.g., dressed appropriately.
• Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, and other activities.
• Ensures dorms are always clean and inspection ready.
• Provides informal counseling related to stress management, personal problems, etc., and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes.
• Maintains and ensures student rooms and bulletin boards are updated with student and center information per established standards.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, etc.
• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.
• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of the dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security, if safe to do so.
• Conduct daily roll calls and accountability checks in the dorms.
• Ensures that all minors sign the minor accountability form to indicate their presence at the center.

Equal Opportunity

Employer At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources, professional growth, and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones, paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service, guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success. DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.