OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR (ORA)

Job Description

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
• Perform other tasks as required and/or assigned by supervisor(s).

Core Competencies:

• 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