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Senior Residential Advisor

Westover Job Corps Ctr
place Chicopee, 01014
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Part Time
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English
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Grief and Loss
Stress
ECT
Individuals
Racial Justice Allied

About Job

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

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Grief and Loss
Stress

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences