Adams & Associates

ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER

The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts,  Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging.  We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.

ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for guiding and supporting young minds on their journey toward personal and academic success? Woodland Job Corps Center is seeking a dynamic Residential Advisor to join our team. If you are ready to create a nurturing and inclusive residential environment, inspire positive growth, and be a mentor to our students, we invite you to play a vital role in our mission to empower lives.

As a Residential Advisor at Woodland Job Corps Center, you will be at the forefront of creating a home away from home for our students. Your role involves building relationships, fostering a sense of community, and providing guidance and support in the residential setting.

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
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Responsibilities:

• Student Mentorship: Serve as a mentor and role model to students, providing guidance on personal development, goal setting, and decision-making.

• Community Building: Foster a sense of community within the residential area by organizing and promoting inclusive activities, events, and group discussions.

• Crisis Intervention: Be prepared to handle and respond to any emergency or crisis situations within the residential community, ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts and interpersonal issues among students with empathy and professionalism. Encourage open communication and a positive living environment.

• Residential Policies: Enforce and uphold residential policies and procedures, ensuring a safe, clean, and respectful living environment for all students.

• Life Skills Development: Assist students in developing essential life skills, including time management, budgeting, and effective communication.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other Residential Advisors, academic staff, and support services to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to student success.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred.
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 §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics 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 their 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.