Independent Living Advisor

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Education & Training Resources LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Vergennes, Vermont

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Independent Living Advisor coordinates dorm maintenance and inventory while providing guidance to students on independent living skills. They monitor student activity, enforce center rules, and assist residential counselors with shift logs and incident reporting.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and possess proven customer service and excellent communication skills. You are proficient in using computer software like MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, and have the ability to relate to and work with disadvantaged youth in a dormitory setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Directs the coordination of dorm maintenance and inventory to ensure safe, clean and orderly dorms. Provide assistance with the facilities and the logistics of the dorms by monitoring and addressing changes in real time.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Monitors the dorm facilities and the student use to ensure accountability of students that are present for duty on center.

 Provides assistance and guidance to students in assigned dorm on independent living skills when living on their own.

 Monitors student activity in the dorm and ensure appropriate student actions.

 Directs students and may assist during maintenance and clean-up of dorms and dorm facilities.

 Provides students with training in independent living skills and supports all leadership skills development.

 Reinforces positive behaviors and holds students accountable for negative actions and activities.

 Assists the Residential Counselors to maintain shift logs, data entry and reports any unusual or critical incidents, activities or facility issues to superiors immediately.

 Supports Residential Counselors, Sr. Residential Counselors and other team members in providing effective services to students on their assigned dorm assignments.

 Acts as a member of a team with assigned dormitory by completing assigned shift duties and communicating all shift specific information appropriately.

 Supports all residential, maintenance and security monitoring activities in the dorm facility areas.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

 Ability to relate to and work with disadvantaged youth

 Proven customer service 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:

 High School Diploma or GED.

 Some college preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

 Residential experience in a group home or college dormitory setting and Job Corps experience preferred.

 Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

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Education & Training Resources LLC

We are a proud partner of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps, and workforce development programs across the nation. As a Job Corps center operator, ETR is a stakeholder in the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country, and our mission is clear: “To provide meaningful and quality education, training and employment services to disadvantaged youth and adults that will lead to opportunities for their professional growth and personal self-sufficiency.” Since 1991, ETR has managed both residential and non-residential workforce development programs. Now, with over 30 years of experience, we know exactly how to deliver quality academic and career technical training services, as well as competent and qualified students to employers! Through our partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor and Office of Job Corps, ETR currently employs over 900 full-time workforce development staff, serving approximately 2,500-3,000 young adults in both residential and non-residential campuses every year. In partnering with Education & Training Resources, you will gain an experienced, capable, and dedicated partner and service provider, able to supply employers with proficient, passionate, and hardworking employees!
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