Resident Advisor

Description Job Status: Non-Exempt – Shifts available: -Monday-Friday 3p-11p Job Summary: Under general supervision, supports the development, implementation, and administration of all Residential Life programs and activities. Assist in the retention, health and wellness of A New Leaf Transition Academy Students, within the academy's co-curricular environment.

Essential Functions

Highly developed organizational, time management, human relations and interpersonal communication and writing skills; self-motivated, flexible, and creative. Carry out duties as outlined by the Residential Life & Student Activity Coordinator. Assists students in adjusting to Academy life by providing supervision, behavior modification and acting as a mentor.

Provide weekday, evening or weekend assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, and other activities. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of incident, shift and other documents/reports. Ability to multi-task and solve problems. Knowledgeable in handling crisis and medical emergency situations within the residence wings, as it relates to I/DD and Autism.

Ability to design, prepare, deliver, and modify residential living activities to meet the needs of I/DD and or Autism. Able to utilize assistive technologies. Maintain a safe and clean residential environment. Support the planning, budgeting, creating and organizing enriching residential activities. Case Management. Able to initiate and complete work orders when necessary repairs as required.

Ability to order materials and knowledgeable understanding of fiscal management. Transport students to and from activities and events (when necessary). Participate in on campus recreational activities. Assist with quarterly academy assemblies and graduation. Work closely with Student Life Activity staff. Able to be flexible and complete tasks as unforeseen events arise.

Abide by the agency and state policies and procedures. Model, mentor, and motivate the value of appropriate and effective independent living standards and workforce success.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Associate’s degree with at least 2 years of experience directly related to the essential functions specified. Operating knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other department software. Two years’ experience in a related field such as counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. CPR/First Aid ( not mandatory but a plus ) Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time. Light to moderate lifting. Ability to do moderate bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Requirements

Criminal arrest check will be done through the OSBI; Per Section 1025.1 et seq. Of Title 56 of the Oklahoma statues, House Bill 1790, any prospective employee with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere will not be eligible for employment. This prohibition may be disregarded if an appropriate waiver is obtained from the Office of the Director, DDSD, Department of Human Services, or his/her designees.

Community Services Registry checks (House Bill 1790) will be done through DDSD, Department of Human Services.? The person whose name appears on the registry cannot work for A New Leaf. Employees and A New Leaf are engaged in an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either are free to terminate the relationship at any time with or without reason and with or without notice.