Located in Guthrie, OK
Pay: 18
Job Full Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Residential Advisor Reports To Residential Living Supervisor
FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt
Department Social Development
Primary Position Objectives
Responsible for a paraprofessional level of student support and performance duties necessary for an orderly
operation of the dormitory program. Responsible for the supervision of students to ensure a safe and secure
environment. Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.
Position Responsibilities
Key Brief Description of Duties
Responsibilities
Administration ? Ensures orderly, clean living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean up and
Procedures submitting repair requests.
? Provides supervision for the cafeteria, laundry, special activities (on and off Center)
and other areas of the program as scheduled or assigned.
? Identifies and assists students in handling special problems and conducts dormitory
meetings.
? Maintains communication with students’ counselors, instructors, and with other staff
members.
? Attends staff in-service training sessions and other training or meetings as directed.
? Establishes a close working relationship with students, dealing justly and impartially
regardless of their ability, achievement or background, and works to motivate them
toward goals.
? Initiates and directs dormitory programs, utilizing Center services and activities to
benefit students.
? Follows all non-health standing orders.
? Transports students to various activities and events as needed.
? Maintains an environment wherein students and staff feel safe and secure.
? Maintains logbooks as directed and authorized that show activity during shift.
? Ensures case notes and other entries in CIS are accurate and up-to-date.
? Secures students personal property/items when a student is absent for 24 hours; all
items are to be placed in property and logged.
? Submits time sheets according to Residential Living Supervisor. • Assists and trains
student leaders per center policy.
? Participates in intramural programs.
? Ensures students meet their evening schedule.
? Provides support for safety and security on center.
? Ensures that buildings are secure and clean at all times.
? Conducts periodic checks and maintains order and discipline in his/her assigned
dorm.
? Works towards meeting performance center goals.
? Follows the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
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? Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies
and procedures.
? Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
? Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
? Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
? Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
? Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in
disciplinary action up to and including termination.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Competencies
Key Performance Standards/Results
Competencies
Effective ? Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct
Communication interpretation of information.
? Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the
presentation of facts and ideas.
? Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
Organization of ? Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
Work with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
? Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority
assignment in addition to personal organization.
? Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of
accuracy and efficiency.
? Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of
professional skills and personal growth.
Professionalism ? Demonstrates Professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides
by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
? Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve
goals.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with students.
Knowledge of residential living and dormitory procedures and practices.
High level of communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
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Experience
Minimum one year working with youth or related experience and/or training.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate’s Degree in a human services field such as Social Work,
Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or related fields is preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen. The
employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other
reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed
that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the
company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLDEGMENT
I fully understand that participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. I acknowledge that failure to
participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge. I understand my key areas of
responsibilities, performance expectations and work standards. I acknowledge that failure to perform to the
expectations set forth in this position description may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
Employee Name (please print) Date Supervisor Signature Date
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Employee Signature Date Center Director Date
POSITION DESCRIPTION APPROVAL:
DOL Project Manager Date Center Director Date
Center Director Date
Corporate HR Date
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Edmond, OK
1981
3409 South Broadway
Suite 500
Edmond, OK 73013
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