Residential Living Assistant jobs in Maine

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Responsible for the supervision of staff and students to ensure a safe and secure operation of assigned Residential area, in compliance with government and management directives.

• Plan, coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the department.
• Oversee the staff schedule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for dorm coverage.
• Conducts weekly walk through and follows up with staff to ensure all discrepancies are addressed.
• Report to the Safety Manager and Safety Officer any problems that have been identified in the dormitories area immediately.
• Ensures that the center maintains the highest level of data integrity in all reporting of center statistics and metrics.
• Control use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases as needed.
• Provides communication for all serious or significant incidents.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and employee training sessions.
• Provides monthly and weekly activity reports to the Social Development Director.
• Provide support and guidance to staff in dealing with behavior of students and resolving individual or group situations.
• Prepares reports, budgets, and objectives for the residential living components.
• Ensures that order and discipline are maintained in dormitories, while promoting self-discipline and an awareness of others.
• Ensures orderly and clean-living conditions.
• Oversees social skills and student leadership sessions.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, arrest, trouble at home and other traumatic experiences.
• Conduct case note audit, review/audit residential student folders, and recreation water safety in CIS.
• Conduct daily briefing with noted departments on center for the purpose of disseminating information and reporting of any concern that occurred during the day.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff. Recommends promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department. Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university.
• Two years' experience in a related field such as counseling, education, social work, rehabilitation, or vocational guidance.
• One-year supervisory experience.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.