Residential Advisor

Are you looking to launch a rewarding career helping today's youth? DVJCC is an incredible program where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while teaching them independent living and employability skills. Embark on your career with DVJCC by applying today!

Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student.

If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Delaware Valley Job Corps. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals.

Benefits of the Position Include :

li    Competitive wage

li    11 paid holidays a year

li    Generous vacation and sick time accruals

li    Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

li    Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA

li    Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and / or Dependent care FSA

li    401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching

li    Voluntary STD / LTD and life insurance

li    FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft        ($0 cost to employees)

li    Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions

li    Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal

li    Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

All offers of employment will be slated for a start date of October 1, 2025

Schedule : Friday-Tuesday 3pm-12am or   Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm, Monday 3pm-12am, Tuesday-Wednesday 11 : 30pm-8 : 30am

Responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the Job Corps program.

o Provide guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives.

o Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to counselor.

o Assist in unit activities, as designated, including unit government.

o Patrol and monitor dormitories and center as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolve potential or occurring problems.

o Prepare the daily operations report, pass list, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.

o Direct students and assist in the cleanup and maintenance of the dormitory.

o Recommend or requisition supplies to provide needs for dorm living and safety of students.

o Maintain dormitory and individual student files; ensure files are complete, updated and contain all required documentation.

o Enter student case notes in the center information system.

o Participate in career development services system by ensuring a safe living environment and creating positive peer leadership role modeling techniques within the dorm.

o Provide guidance, counseling, group sessions and independent living skills.

o It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.

o Regular and predictable attendance is required.

o Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.

o Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.

o Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

o Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.