Senior Residential Advisor

About Us:

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

 

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

 

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location:

Palmer, AK

Job Overview:

Directly oversees the residential advisors on assigned shift or dormitory.  Responsible for residential activities within the dormitories providing for maximum program coordination, student safety/wellbeing, discipline, and preparation of records and reports in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

• Pay: $21.19/hour plus an additional $5.03/hour (up to maximum of 40 hours per week) used to offset the cost of elected benefits.
• Hours: Tuesday-Saturday; 3:00pm- 12:00am.
• Retirement Plan: Eligible to participate in company 401(k) with Company matching after 1 year.
• Vacation: Minimum of ten days per year. Actual days are based upon your Service Date.
• Sick Time: Accrued sick time at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties:

• Evaluates situations and conditions within the dormitories and make decisions or recommendations to maintain a safe, positive, and wholesome environment.
• Performs assigned administrative duties required for effective student and staff services.
• Provide medication assistance/support to students following the Job Corps Symptomatic Management Guidelines for Non-Health Staff, Center Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of the State of Alaska Medication Administration Training for Unlicensed Personnel
• Provide one-on-one coaching and accommodated need assistance for cleaning, hygiene, Social skill and independent living skill development for students.
• Works as an effective member of the social development team, ensuring communication with shift Senior Duty Officer (SDO) and support of other departments.
• Performs residential advisor functions as necessary to ensure safety and proper student behavior. Prepares and trains for emergency situations that may arise.
• Communicates with families of students by mail and phone, as required, to resolve problems and assure the wellbeing of students.
• Coordinates residential activities including recreation and entertainment on and off Center. Creates and assists in special dorm events.
• Inspects dormitory facility regularly. Recommends facility maintenance work when needed.  Assists in selection and training of all hall leaders and ensure daily cleanup.
• Determines, recommends, and arranges student visits with counselor.
• Assumes responsibility of SDO during shift as assigned. Serves in the absence of the residential manager, as assigned.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and programs affecting residential living.
• Maintains positive and effective relations with students. Provides guidance for students to achieve a positive attitude and proper behavior in the dormitory living situation and to accomplish their goals and objectives. 
• Maintain accountability of students and property. Adhere to standard safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• One (1) year experience working with youth.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in counseling, social work, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Previous experience with Job Corps program.
• One (1) year supervisory experience.
• Two (2) or more years working with youth.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Have a high level of social contact. They work closely with students and other office staff. Communicate with people daily by telephone, e-mail, and in person. Are occasionally placed in conflict situations in which others may become rude or unpleasant. Work as part of a team.

 

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to be able to frequently sit for hours at a time, stand, bend, stoop, walk, climb stairs as part of evacuation and accountability, make beds, to include tucking in blankets, be able to operate cleaning equipment (vacuum, mop, broom, etc.), regularly open and close doors, be able to do laundry start to finish, and talk or hear. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Disclosures:

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email 

ada@chugachgov.com

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.