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 

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