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Adams and Associates Residential Advisor - Split Shift in Exeter, Rhode Island
Residential Advisor - Split Shift
Job Details
Job Location
Exeter - Exeter, RI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$20.19 - $20.19 Hourly
Job Category
Education
Description
Are you an upbeat, caring individual that's looking for meaning in their work? Do you find it rewarding to help people achieve their goals with your guidance and support? Are you looking for a company that regularly promotes from within? We have just the job for you! As our student population continues to grow, we need more exceptional people like you to come work in our student dorm.
The Exeter Job Corps Academy is looking for a Residential Advisor to work in the student dorm and provide students ages 16-24 with a safe, clean, and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement, and success in the Job Corps program. As our student body continues to grow, we need more qualified candidates to round out our talented, caring staff.
WHY WORK FOR US?-Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits - we offer a medical, dental, and vision plan that is FREE for employee only!!!-Onsite cafeteria with a salad bar and affordable hot prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff - only $2.50 per meal!!!-Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops-State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment that is FREE for staff!!!-A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks-Located less than 10 minutes from the highway-Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body
WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?We support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Patient Care.
EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPSEmployment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing guidance to students while maintaining a positive dormitory living environment
Host dorm activities/groups and assist in recreational activities on and off Center. Dorm activities can include: holding required dorm meetings, host arts and crafts, game night, etc.
Foster positive peer relationships along with leadership role modeling techniques
Assist in student retention by providing an interactive, comfortable living environment that is conducive to students achieving their goals while in the Job Corps program
Provide proactive conflict resolution. Counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal hygiene, and study habits
Conduct accountability for any minor students during an hourly roll call throughout the shift
Qualifications
Must be 21 years or older to apply
High School Diploma or equivalent required, A.S. or B.A. preferred for promotional opportunities
A minimum of one year working with youths preferred
A valid driver's license preferred
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
“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.