FEATURED JOB OPENING: Resident Advisors - Belen, NM

Job Description:

•  Maintain a cottage atmosphere of organization and planning in managing daily activities
• Provide an example of and teach residents basic skills such as room organization, cleaning, work-ethic, punctuality, recreational activities, manners, cooking, laundry and clothing care, time management, communication skills, relationship building, conflict resolution, financial management, etc.
•  Provide breakfast each morning and three meals per day on weekends and days when the residents are not in school
•  Assist with educational skills as needed
•  Maintain a schedule for routine medications as needed
•  Assist residents with minor illnesses or injuries
•  Attend church activities with the residents and answer spiritual questions as they arise
•  Transport residents to activities or appointments as assigned
•  Supervise residents in the cottage, on campus, on activities away from the Ranch or in any situation involving the residents when RAs are on duty
•  Supervise cottage projects and vo-tech projects
•  Communicate concerns to Team Coordinators, Counselors and Administration as needed
•  Maintain electronic reports daily when on duty
•  Maintain minor repairs and upkeep in the cottage and staff quarters and on assigned vehicles and equipment
•  Develop and maintain relationships with the family members of residents
•  Coach residents in life skills, including self-care, hygiene, cleanliness, organization, communication, problem solving, etc.
•  Utilize the level system and other defined methods to reinforce positive discipline and behavioral expectations
•  Use common-sense coaching techniques to encourage residents in behavioral and relationship improvements
•  Utilize communication skills designed to both hear and speak in ways that provide effective interactions with peers, staff, family members, visitors, etc.
•  Willingness to protect client confidentiality
•  Willingness to attend training and utilize training skills in working with residents
•  Participate in formal resident assessments, and provide accurate and helpful information to the staff and family members about the resident's activities and interactions with others
•  Provide hospitality to campus visitors as assigned
•  Provide care and protection for assigned equipment 
•  Other duties as assigned