Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor

This position will work in the Business Office of the Agency. Responsibilities include payroll processing, employee file keeping, benefit management as well as financial responsibilities including bank reconciliations, and an understanding of general accounting practices. To be successful in this role, the employee must demonstrate a steadfast commitment to maintaining confidentiality while excelling in technical and organizational tasks, such as creating and maintaining spreadsheets. Strong communication is essential; the candidate must possess the ability to understand and follow complex oral or written directions and communicate effectively across both mediums. Furthermore, the position requires a collaborative professional who can establish and maintain productive, effective working relationships with others.

Core Impact Areas

• Instruction & Supervision (80 %):
  • Instructs students in age appropriate daily living skills
  • Knows where students in department are at all times
  • Works with students to complete homework and other projects
  • Instructs students on appropriate leisure time activities
  • Instructs/monitors students on healthy meal planning and cooking skills to make evening/weekend meals
  • Attends department meetings as scheduled
  • Transport students to off-campus activities, appointments and on Travel Weekends
  • Collaborate with other Residential Advisors and Counselors regarding student needs and activities
• Maintain Safe & Clean Environment: 10%
  • Follow established emergency evacuation procedures
  • Makes sure the Cottage is clean and sanitary
  • Report all maintenance issues through established procedures
• Record Keeping (5 %):
  • Completes daily logbook
  • Completes incident reports when needed
  • Submits timesheets and requests for leave as instructed
• All other duties as assigned (5%)

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Education & Experience: Required: a high school diploma or equivalent Preferred: Training or experience in the field of childcare in residential facilities. Experience in a residential setting and knowledge of child development. Specific experience working with students and staff who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Alternative Qualifications: Completion of the Residential Child and Youth Care Professional Program (RCYCP) developed by the National Resource Center Youth Services at the University of Oklahoma. Other combinations of education may be substituted. Successful completion of a trauma-informed course such as Love & Logic CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training Successful completion of a defensive driving course Successful completion of food preparation course such as ServSafe Red Cross, CPR, and other related training

Knowledge & Skills: Communication: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a commitment to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff. Leadership: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff. Ability to work as a team. Ability to effectively resolve conflict. Technical: Understanding of basic computer and technology skills. Ability to handle stressful situations with students with varying levels of education, social, and emotional experiences. Other Qualifications: Hired candidate will have a one-year probationary period to complete all preferred training requirements, as assigned.