Residential Advisor

Description

Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Bizzell’s multi-disciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development. 

At Bizzell, we are passionate about the work that we do and about the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people that share the same values, and we are hoping this could be you!

Bizzell is seeking a full-time Residential Advisor at Guthrie Job Corps Center. The Residential Advisor is responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for the orderly operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure environment. The selected incumbent must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising 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 communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff members.
• Attends staff in-service 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 non-health 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 student's 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 the Residential Living Supervisor. 
• Assists and trains student leaders per center policy.
• Participate in intramural programs.
• Ensure students meet their evening schedule.
• Provides support for safety and security in the 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 center goals.
• Follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
• 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 services provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, 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 organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s degree in a human services field such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is preferred.
• Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.  

Other Duties as Assigned: 

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will these requirements be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. 

Equal Opportunities: 

Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.