Senior Residential Advisor SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: Plans,
organizes and supervises assigned shifts. MAJOR DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides supervision, training, assessment, and
leadership for Independent Living Staff. Screens, interviews and selects
candidates for hire. Participates in Student Behavior Review Panels.
Completes all documentation requirements for Center Information System
and staff folders. Coordinates and collaborates with recreation and
other staff to provide ongoing student events. Meets with counselors,
instructors and student human resources officers to discuss student
performance and progress. Plans, organizes and controls the use of
overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR
policy and procedures. Note: This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to
meet the ongoing needs of the organization. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Basic
understanding of management practices; proven ability to lead and
support a team Working knowledge of behavior management techniques
Strong customer service skills; knowledge and understanding of the needs
of disadvantaged youth Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to meet
frequent deadlines and handle stressful, hectic situations without loss
of efficiency and composure Proficient in the use of computer software
such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 4 year
degree including 15 hours of course work in social services or
counseling fields.. EXPERIENCE: Residential experience in a group home
or college dormitory setting preferred. OTHER: Must possess a valid
Driver?s License with an acceptable driving record. ADA REQUIREMENTS: In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that
requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled
individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose
serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose
an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability"
means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable
accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Reading, writing and communicating fluently in
English Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange
information in person or over the telephone Seeing to read labels,
posters, documents, PC screens, etc. Sitting, standing, moving about or
walking for occasional or frequent periods of time Dexterity of hands
and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or
lifting light objects WORKING CONDITIONS: General office and dormitory
setting Indoor and outdoor environment May be required to work a flex
schedule to include evenings and/or weekends Exposure to possible
confrontations with students Friday - 12PM to 11 PM Saturday - 12PM to
11PM Sunday - 9PM to 8AM Monday - 9PM to 8AM