Senior Residential Advisor

Wage - $24.30 an hour

Schedule – Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Supervises residential advisors as assigned. Responsible for residential activities within the dormitory providing for maximum program coordination, student discipline, counseling, attractive and well maintained dormitory environment, and preparation of records and reports, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions :

• Monitor and control dormitory conditions; evaluate situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations to management
• Provide input to supervision regarding the performance of residential advisors assigned to dormitory
• Perform administrative duties involving student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, negative incident reports, emergencies, and terminations
• Communicate with families of students by email and phone as required to resolve problems and assure the well-being of students
• Provide proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program
• Provide continuous educational, tutoring, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned student's stay
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in student's specific development program; coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain, up to date documentation, case notes and records using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation
• Oversee each student’s personal career development plan in center information system (CIS)
• Work with designated advisor to develop retention plans and participate in retention program
• Direct dorm activities as designated
• Patrol and monitor dormitories, ensuring proper coverage in each one
• Assist with recreational activities for students on and off center
• Transport students to and from recreational functions, airport or bus stations as required
• Prepare the morning student roster; pass list and other administrative correspondence relating to students
• Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory
• Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students
• Conduct group sessions in accordance with the schedule; participate in and conduct career preparation activities and Career Success Standards (CSS) training
• Maintain dormitory and individual student files; maintain files to include complete, updated and required documentation. Update student records in CIS as required
• Conduct daily inspections of several dormitories, as assigned
• Patrol and monitor center as required to ensure safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems
• De-escalate potential verbal or physical student altercations
• It is expected the incumbent will work extra hours when directed to do so
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience working with youth and young adults
• Supervisor experience preferred
• Knowledge of human behavior, individual and group counseling techniques, management skills and case summaries
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.