Residential Advisor at Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc. – Cassadaga, New York

Position Title: Residential Advisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Residential Living Manager

SCA Code: 24550

Summary

Reports to the Residential Living Manager. 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.

Essential Functions

1. 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.

2. Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits to Counselors.

3. Directs dorm activities as designated.

4. Patrols and monitor dormitories and Center as required, ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolves potential or occurring problems.

5. Assists with recreational activities for students on and off center as required.

6. Prepares reports, the pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.

7. Direct and assist students in the cleanup of the dormitory.

8. Recommends or requisitions supplies to meet the needs of dorm living and ensure students’ safety.

9. Conducts group sessions in accordance with the schedule and maintains required documentation; as assigned, participates in Career Preparation Period (CPP) activities.

10. Provides students with guidance in social skills development and self-management skills.

11. Maintains accountability of students and property; adheres to safety practices.

12. Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.

13. Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.

14. Reports violations of unethical behavior.

15. Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and a reduction of waste.

16. Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns.

17. Able to maintain a 75% or higher on employee scorecard.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED

• Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences preferred

• Two years of related experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance or working with youth

Certifications/Competencies

• 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

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.

• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States

• Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test.