Responsible for residential activities within the dormitories providing for maximum program coordination, student safety/wellbeing, discipline, and preparation of records and reports in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

This position is also responsible for assisting students in improving academic achievement in a structured evening/weekend studies (EWS) program for students. Responsible in providing activities that accelerate learning, as well as aiding students in need of additional support with math, reading, or GED/HSD curriculum, teach study skills, prepare students for tests/assessments, and provide enrichment activities that directly impact the attainment of education goals.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Supervises and coordinates overall dormitory program. Evaluates situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations to maintain a safe, positive, and wholesome environment.
• Provides staff training and evaluates residential living staff in assigned area. Recommends department and personnel changes.
• Performs assigned administrative duties required for effective student and staff services.
• Assists social development manager in the preparation of residential budget. Monitors and controls expenditures.
• Provide medication assistance/support to students following the Job Corps Symptomatic Management Guidelines for Non-Health Staff, Center Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of the State of Alaska Medication Administration Training for Unlicensed Personnel.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and accommodated need assistance for cleaning, hygiene, Social skill and independent living skill development for students.
• Verifies time and attendance of residential advisors in assigned dorm.
• Works as an effective member of the social development team, ensuring communication with shift Center Duty Officer (CDO) and support of other departments.
• Performs residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior. Prepares and trains for emergency situations that may arise.
• Communicates with families of students by mail and phone, as required, to resolve problems and assure the wellbeing of students.
• Coordinates residential activities including recreation and entertainment on and off Center. Creates and assists in special dorm events.
• Inspects dormitory facility regularly. Recommends facility maintenance work when needed. Assists in selection and training of all hall leaders and ensure daily cleanup.
• Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits with counselor.
• Conducts and participates in Career Preparation activities in accordance with the schedule.
• Assumes responsibility of CDO during shift as assigned. Serves in the absence of the residential manager, as assigned.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and programs affecting residential living.
• Provide required documentation and communication, in required format, through written, memo, e-mail, CIS case note, verbal or referral means.
• Oversees and attends meetings. Serves as advisor to dorm government.
• Maintains accountability of students and property. Adheres to standard safety practices.
• Reviews, reports, and processes accident/injury reports for staff and student job related injuries. Identifies unsafe practices and develops corrective measures to minimize risk and lost time accidents in accordance with corporate, government, and Job Corps regulations.
• Cultivates and maintains a positive Center climate, free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Maintains positive and effective relations with students. Provides guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in the dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.
• Monitors student progress in the program by ensuring compliance with established corporate and DOL Data Integrity guidelines.
• Promotes student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition, and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

• Meets with students on a one-on-one, small group, or classroom tutoring format to give learning assistance.
• Contribute to a positive and productive learning environment to accomplish student goals and objectives.
• Motivate and counsel students in effective study habits and effectively communicate to student(s) study strategies to ensure academic success.
• Relates to students with various academic levels and needs; facilitate learning as a guide and coach to assist the student(s) to become a successful, independent learner.
• Records student attendance for all tutoring and/or evening study sessions and report if student(s) miss appointments or routinely arrives to their session late.
• Monitor spreadsheet for hours students receive from Evening Studies as well as from other departments on center for evening/weekend activities. This would include, but not be limited to: Tutoring, Independent Living Skills, Recreation Classes/Focus Groups, Counseling Groups, TEAP Classes, and Weekend Study Hall sessions.

Mandatory:

• Associates degree
• One (1) year related experience working with youth
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record