Overview of ATHENA:
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This FULL-TIME Residential Advisor position is located in Dayton, Ohio, and is $17.36 per hour. The Residential Advisor reports to the Residential Living Manager and is responsible for providing proper guidance to students to ensure positive group living relations and achievement in the program. This role involves patrolling and monitoring dormitories, directing dorm activities, conducting group sessions, and supporting students in social skills and self-management development. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Provide guidance to students to achieve positive attitudes and proper behavior in dormitory living and accomplish goals related to self-management skills.
- Determine, recommend, and arrange student visits to Counselors as needed.
- Direct and assist students in dorm activities and dormitory cleanup.
- Patrol and monitor dormitories and the center to ensure safety and proper student behavior; resolve potential or occurring problems.
- Assist with recreational activities for students on and off center as required.
- Prepare reports, pass lists, and other administrative correspondence relating to students.
- Recommend or requisition supplies to meet the needs of dorm living and ensure student safety.
- Conduct group sessions in accordance with schedule and maintain required documentation; participate in Career Preparation Period (CPP) activities as assigned.
- Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
- Model, mentor, and monitor the positive normative culture of the center.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to promote Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree in behavioral sciences preferred.
- Two years of related experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, vocational guidance, or working with youth.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to patrol and monitor dormitory and center facilities.
- Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
- Ability to lift and carry materials as needed.
Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
- You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
- You like to make your employer look good.
- You find solutions, where others only see problems.
- You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
- You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
- You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
The benefits of working for ATHENA include a full benefit package:
- Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
- Pet insurance.
- 401k with a generous employer match.
- Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Pay: $17.36 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, vocational guidance, or working with youth?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
