OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR (ORA)
6 months ago
Miami
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary: The primary purpose of the Overnight Resident Advisor(ORA) is to provide a safe and secure environment during the night-time hours while students are sleeping and to monitor students during the morning hours prior to the start of the school day. The Night-Time Resident Advisors will handle all emergencies and student issues during the night-time and morning hours. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Uphold residence hall rules, policies, and procedures, and ensure residents adhere to them., • Offer support, guidance, and mentorship to residents, helping them adjust to campus life and address challenges., • Act as a mediator in roommate disputes or other conflicts, working to find solutions and maintain a positive community environment., • Serve as a positive role model for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem-solving., • Conduct periodic checks of dorm rooms and common areas to ensure cleanliness and order., • Follow and respond to all emergency procedures informing residents of emergency services, fire safety procedures, and encourage their active participation in safety measures as directed by supervisors., • Ensure residents are accounted for, especially during evening and night hours, and enforce curfews., • Document and report any issues or concerns to the appropriate authorities., • Teaches students appropriate social skills while praising positive decisions and redirecting inappropriate actions by utilizing the Model of Care, • Communicates with parents, administrators, Life Skills Counselors and teachers about student behaviors and/or trends, • Teaches healthy lifestyle routines and attends to student health care and mental health needs. Modeling the words, behaviors, and values deemed appropriate for a member of the SEED community, • Responsible for assisting in the management and maintenance of the house/residence hall facility maintenance., • Oversees morning routines, which could include but not limited to preparation for the school day and transition to class motivating students to begin their day on a positive note by setting goals, encouraging all children to put forth effort, and reminding them that they are supported, • Recognizes individual and house progress and accomplishments as they improve and grow, • Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for individual differences and cultural diversity., • Takes responsibility for individual actions and outcomes, ensuring tasks are completed with reliability and quality., • Remains focused and positive in the face of challenges, continuously persevering towards goals despite obstacles., • Adheres to strong moral principles and ethical standards, even when it’s difficult or inconvenient, integrity., • Remaining compassionate by demonstrating genuine care and concern for the well-being of others., • Practices mindfulness and expresses gratitude regularly, which boosts morale and encourages collaboration., • Seeks out opportunities for continued growth through self-improvement, learning new skills, and expanding knowledge.Requirements:, • A high school diploma or equivalent, • An associate’s or bachelor's degree in a related field like human services or social work being preferred., • 1-2 years of experience working with youth or in a residential setting is a plus., • Available during the hours of 11:45 PM - 8:00 AM