Senior Residential Advisor at Adams and Associates in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young individuals seeking education and career development? Join our dynamic team at the Phoenix Job Corps Center as a Senior Residential Advisor. As Senior Residential Advisor, you will direct and coordinate activities of the Residential Advisors on assigned shifts. You will also be responsible for residential activities within the dormitory providing for maximum program coordination, student discipline, and preparation of records and reports.



You will supervise residential staff as directed and may serve as the Acting Residential/Dorm Supervisor in his/her absence.



About Phoenix Job Corps Center



The Phoenix Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the various trades like Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Security and Protective Services, Cement and Masonry, Carpentry, and more.



About Adams and Associates


Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!


Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Position Duties Include:

o Supervise and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations.
o Assist in the training and evaluation of residential living staff.
o Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, terminations, etc. for assigned shift.
o Perform residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior in the dormitories.
o Communicate with families of students by mail and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well-being of students.
o Coordinate activities of dormitory including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts.
o Inspect dormitory areas and recommend facility maintenance work where needed. Direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup.
o Requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.
o Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor; review problems related to assigned students with counselors.
o As assigned, participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training.
o Maintain required student records and update center information system on a regular and timely basis.
o Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.

o It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.
o Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
o Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
o Other duties as assigned.



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.

BENEFITS OF SENIOR RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR INCLUDE:

• Competitive $20 per hour pay
• Employer paid medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Annual paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discretionary unpaid time off
• Vision insurance
• STD/LTD, Life Insurance
• Discount travel and entertainment program
• Discounted meals at $2.50 per employee
• Opportunity to work within the nation's largest residential program offering free education and career training to young adults aged 16-24.

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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. Apply Now