Location: Cassadaga,NY, USA
Title: Residential Advisor
Reports to the Senior Residential Advisor.
Type: Full-Time/non-exempt
SCA Code- 24550
Purpose: Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program, in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.
Your Responsibilities:
* Provides guidance for students to achieve positive attitudes and proper behavior in dormitory living situations and to accomplish their goals and objectives in obtaining self-management skills.
* Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits to Counselors.
* Patrols and monitors dormitories and center as required, ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolves potential or occurring problems.
* Assists with recreational activities for students on and off center as required.
* Prepares reports, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
* Directs and assists students in the cleanup of the dormitory.
* Conducts group sessions in accordance with the schedule and maintains required documentation; as assigned, participates in Career Preparation Period (CPP) activities.
* Provides students guidance in social skills development and self-management skills.
* Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
* Reports violations of ethical behavior.
* Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED, associate degree in behavioral sciences preferred
Experience: Two years of related experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance or working with youth .
Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Computer proficiency
* I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
* Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check
Additional Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this position and may be updated. In the event of change of duties, the employee will be notified.
Living Dynamic
We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.
Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.
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Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc., (DESI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. These include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).