Residential Advisor

Job Details: Job Location: Woodland

• Laurel, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.38 - $21.38Hourly, Job Category: Education, 🏡 Residential Advisor Woodland Job Corps Center | Laurel, MD Make an Impact Where Students Live, Learn & Grow Woodland Job Corps Center is seeking a dedicated Residential Advisor to support students in developing positive habits, independence, accountability, and life skills while creating a safe and supportive residential environment. Located on a beautiful 33-acre campus in Laurel, Maryland, Woodland Job Corps helps young adults achieve their education and career goals through academic instruction, hands-on training, and personal development. Our programs prepare students for careers in high-demand fields including Culinary Arts, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, Hospitality, and Building & Construction. Join our team and play an important role in helping students build confidence, achieve success, and prepare for their future. 💙 Why Join Woodland Job Corps Center? 💰 Competitive pay 🩺 FREE medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible non-exempt employees 🌿 Wellness discount programs 💼 401(k) with up to 5% company match and Roth IRA option ⭐ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 🌳 Beautiful 33-acre campus 📍 Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Fort Meade 🤝 Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture 🎯 Position Summary The Residential Advisor provides guidance, supervision, and mentorship to students living on campus. This role promotes a safe, respectful, and structured residential environment while helping students develop independence, accountability, leadership skills, and Career Success Standards. 🚀 Key Responsibilities Provide daily guidance and mentorship to students to encourage positive behavior, personal growth, and achievement of program goals. Supervise dormitory activities and promote a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment. Monitor residential areas, address concerns, and respond appropriately to student needs or behavioral issues. Support student development through counseling, group discussions, and independent living skills activities. Identify student concerns and connect students with appropriate counseling or support services. Assist with dorm activities, unit meetings, and student leadership initiatives. Maintain accurate student records, case notes, reports, and required documentation. Complete daily operational reports, pass lists, and administrative paperwork. Ensure dormitory areas remain clean, organized, and safe. Manage dorm supplies and request materials needed to support student living areas. Promote positive peer relationships and model professionalism, respect, and responsibility. Support and enforce Job Corps Zero Tolerance policies and program standards. Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with staff across the Center. Perform additional duties as assigned. 🌱 Be the Support Students Remember Residential Advisors make a lasting impact by creating the environment where students learn responsibility, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for life after Job Corps. Join Woodland Job Corps Center and help students build brighter futures—one day at a time.

Qualifications

✅ Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience working with youth, young adults, residential programs, education, counseling, or social services preferred. Strong communication, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Reliable attendance and commitment to supporting student success. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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.