Residential Advisor

Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov).

The Residential Advisor provides overall guidance and direction to assigned students to help them acclimate to group living standards, develop positive, independent living and social skills, and adhere to Job Corps behavioral standards to successfully complete the program.

Essential Functions

• Follow strict accountability documentation requirements to account for students’ whereabouts during non-training hours through morning attendance checks (MAC), rollcall, nightly bed checks, and unauthorized absence (UA) checks in compliance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook guidelines.
• Record timely morning attendance checks in the Center Information System (CIS) as required by management.
• Monitor dormitories and student interactions at all times to ensure a safe living environment and intervene as needed to deescalate student conflicts.
• Maintains individual student files to include basic identifying information, emergency contacts, and written parental consent for minors for weekend passes to approved destinations. Ensures files are secured, but accessible to authorized dormitory staff.
• Follow all non-health standing orders in collaboration with medical staff and adhere to center protocols in managing emergency situations.
• Participate in regular evaluations of student progress and case management meetings to provide input on social development, behavioral progress, and interventions as needed.
• Enter regular social development progress notes in the Job Corps Case Notes system using the RAP (Reason, Action, Plan) format. Ensure that confidential student information is not entered in Case Notes.
• Provide instruction and guidance to students in developing self-management skills including personal responsibility, maintaining clean living areas, good personal hygiene, and positive peer relations.
• Supervise and participate in daily dorm cleanup, monitor supplies, and submit requisitions and repair requests to management as needed.
• Conduct daily student dorm room and common area checks and counsel students as needed to promote orderly and clean-living conditions.
• Promote positive student behavior through monthly individual and group competitions and administer incentives in alignment with the departmental budget and the center’s Behavior Management and Incentive Plans.
• Support the academic and CTT departments to promote good class attendance to students.
• Enforce accountability for dorm attendance requirements including signing MAC rosters, requesting weekend passes, and adhering to curfews.
• Facilitate the dormitory Peer Court in alignment with the center’s Behavior Management Plan and enforce sanctions for minor behavioral infractions.
• Transport students to various off-campus activities and events as needed using center vehicles.
• May utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site learning and employment opportunities, appointments, and as needed for retrievals and other center-related needs.
• Record significant dorm activities and events in electronic or physical logbooks and participate in shift-debriefings to maintain effective communication with dormitory staff and center management.
• Secure students’ personal belongings in locked areas when students are absent for extended periods and follow center protocols for logging the information.
• Lead group support sessions as assigned by management to identify and address specific independent living and social development needs.
• Communicate with the parents/guardians of minors regarding attendance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum

High school diploma or equivalent and one year’s experience working with youth. High level of conflict resolution and verbal communication skills. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required. The incumbent may be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Preferred

Associate’s in human services or related field and two years’ experience working with youth.

As a federal contractor, Strategix Management LLC is required to comply with federal agency guidelines regarding COVID safety protocols. Currently these guidelines require that employees at federal contract sites be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or depending on local COVID levels, provide proof of a negative COVID test within the past 72 hours to gain entry to the site, as well as comply with masking and physical distancing protocols. Strategix will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons as requested.

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Why Our work Matters:

Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.

Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.

Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Sponsored Benefits:

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits from CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Our medical insurance includes nationwide POS (PPO equivalent) options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an average employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the base plan. Our dental and vision insurance includes an employer contribution of 75% and an employee contribution of 25% for the respective corporate selected plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• youth: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person