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Senior Residential Advisor
Atterbury Job Corps Center | Edinburgh, IN

Lead the shift. Guide the growth. Change a life.

Are you a passionate advocate for youth? Do you want a career where every day you work is a step toward changing a young person's future? The Atterbury Job Corps Center is seeking Senior Residential Advisors to join our dynamic team!

At the Atterbury Job Corps Center, we work with youth ages 16-24 and provide them residential services, and academic and career training, all at no cost to the student. We are a federally funded program administered by the Department of Labor. We are a year-round, self-paced program for our students. If you are passionate about helping disadvantaged students get the support they need to become successful adults, this could be the position for you! Join our team and be a life-changing influence in a young person's journey!

We have a true team approach to our work. All staff collaborate to support the needs of students and the Center. We work hard because our amazing students deserve the best from us. We have fun because we love what we do! Careers Begin Here!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Direct and coordinate the activities of Residential Advisors on your assigned shift
• Supervise and control dormitory conditions, evaluating situations and making decisions or recommendations as needed
• Assist in training and evaluating residential living staff
• Perform administrative duties for your shift, including student passes, leaves, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies, and terminations
• Step into Residential Advisor duties as needed to ensure student safety and proper behavior
• Communicate with students' families by mail and phone to resolve problems and support student well-being
• Coordinate dormitory activities, including entertainment, unit competitions, and unit courts
• Inspect dormitory areas, recommend facility maintenance, and direct dorm patrol and daily cleanup
• Requisition supplies to support dorm living and student safety
• Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselors, reviewing student concerns as needed
• Participate in and conduct orientation activities and social skills training as assigned
• Maintain required student records and update the Center information system regularly
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other Center customers

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of one year of Job Corps or related program experience (required)
• Valid in-state driver's license (preferred)
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, climbing, walking, pulling/pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching, or ability to assess lift load and request assistance as needed

BENEFITS

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee (no cost for single enrollees; option to buy up for richer coverage and/or dependent coverage)
• Employer-sponsored Wellness Program
• Retirement plan options, including 401k after one year of service with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and/or Dependent Care FSA, including employer HSA match program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted meals at $2.50 per employee per meal

High School Diploma or equivalent required.  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.

“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.