Residential Advisor at Adams and Associates in Devens, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Are you looking to work for a company that has a fun, collaborative work environment? What about an organization that engages in meaningful, impactful work? We have the job for you!



About Shriver Job Corps Center

The Shriver Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Advanced Computer Systems Administration, Advanced Transportation Service Worker, Carpentry/ Pre-Apprentice, Certified Nurse Assistant, Computer Technician A+, Computer Technician Network+, Culinary Arts, Maintenance and Light Repair, Office Administration, Painting/ Pre-Apprentice, and Security and Protective Services.


Why Work for Us?


§ Competitive pay and exceptional health benefits

§ Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff - only $2.50 for a hot meal and salad bar!

§ Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops

§ State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment

§ A beautiful campus, ideal for lunchtime walks

§ Located less than 10 minutes from the highway

§ Courteous, diverse, team-oriented staff and students


Position Summary


OVERNIGHT & SPLIT SHIFTS AVAILABLE

11:30pm-8:30am Thursday through Monday

8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, 3pm-12am Monday, 11:30pm-8:30am Tuesday and Wednesday

Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.

o Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.
o Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor.
o Assist in unit activities, as designated, including unit government.
o Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.
o Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
o Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.
o Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
o Maintain dormitory and individual student files; ensure files are complete, updated and contain all required documentation.
o Enter student case notes in the center information system.
o Participate in career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and creating positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm.
o Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions and independent living skills.
o Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.



Qualifications



High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. A minimum of one-year Job Corps or related program experience required. A valid in-State Driver's License preferred.
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training