NENANA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Box 10

Nenana, AK 99760

http://www.nenanalynx.org

Telephone (907) 832-5464

Fax (907) 832-5626

NENANA STUDENT LIVING CENTER

RESIDENT ADVISOR

REPORTS TO:                      Nenana Student Living Center Director

DATE of DESCRIPTION:      June 8, 2010

JOB CLASSIFICATION:       Grade H

SKILL CLASSIFICATION:    Student Services

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: Develop positive and constructive relationships with Nenana Student Living Center (NSLC) students through personal engagement, supervision, assistance, guidance, positive academic support, appropriate social supports, positive behavioral supports, and “Asset Building” activities and actions. 

Work closely with administrators, Nenana City School (NCS) teachers, and NSLC staff to create stability for students away from their homes and facilitate integration into NCS routines and the community of Nenana.

Work requires flexible hours, rapid response to immediate needs, variable work shifts and extensive group interactions – Residing at the NSLC is NOT a requirement for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop strong interpersonal relationships with students that will enable the building of “assets”.  In all NSLC youth.
2. Work closely with administrators, NCS teachers, and NSLC staff to provide appropriate academic and social support that encourages the overall success of all students.
3. Work cooperatively with all NSLC staff and students to maintain a structured, supportive, living and learning environment, and to develop a strong sense of community.
4. Provide NSLC youth with a variety of age-appropriate educational and social experiences.
5. Contribute to the design and implementation of daily small and large group activities with students.
6. Interact with NSLC students in large group, small group, and individual circumstances/situations.
7. Insure that students adhere to NSLC policies and daily schedules.
8. Assist in the coordination and implementation of service learning, volunteerism, and community engagement of students.
9. Assist with student check in, check out, travel and related matters.
10. Keep and electronic log of each shift’s activities and information.
11. Share pertinent information from the shift log with the NSLC administration and other NSLC staff via e-mail.
12. Maintain a log of regular communications made with and received from NSLC parents/guardians
13. Assist in providing for the health and safety of all students residing in the NSLC and those who attend NCS.
14. Direct and be a role model for students in the performance of daily tasks, chores, duties and responsibilities.
15. Transport NSLC students in District owned vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
16. Demonstrate appropriate regard and aptitude for NSLC student safety.
17. Facilitate conflict resolution between students.
18. Use “assets” based strategies to prevent negative and aggressive behavior.
19. Deescalate volatile and inappropriate situations by using a calm voice, clear and engaged communication, redirection of actions or words, and other appropriate methodology.
20. Provide appropriate correction and direction to students when needed.
21. Adhere to local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies, standards, codes and laws.
22. Adhere to established district policies and procedures
23. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, including, but not limited to, consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
24. Perform other duties as assigned by the NSLC Director or designee.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities

1. Must be a positive role model for youth.
2. Must be of good character and reputation.
3. Must have an understanding of the development of youth.
4. Must have an ability to care for youth.
5. Must have positive experience working with persons of different cultures.
6. Must have the skills to work with youth, family members, community agencies, and NSLC and school staff.
7. Must be free from problems that are likely detrimental to the health, safety, or well-being of youth at the NSLC.
8. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.
9. Must be able to deal with frustration and conflict.
10. Must be able to work with youth who, because of their background and/or experience, might express themselves negatively toward employees and staff.
11. Must be able to support the academic success of NSLC students.
12. Must be able to support student behavior with positive guidance.
13. Must be able to help the NSLC implement clear and consistent behavioral limits to promote the youth’s ability for self-discipline.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Lower body strength to kneel, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
2. Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
3. Upper body strength to correctly lift up to 25 pounds and carry more than 25 feet.
4. Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
5. Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms normal speech levels.

 ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Interrupted sleep due to emergency needs of students.
2. Exposure to extreme cold winter temperatures.
3. Occasional exposure to loud noise.
4. Exposure to hot water, soap and other cleaning materials.

 EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Computer
2. Copier
3. District vehicle
4. Cleaning implements and appropriate cleaning chemicals
5. General Office equipment
6. General gardening tools, snow removal implements, basic hand tools

 EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent; Preference given to those with a BA degree or higher, and associate degree, or some college coursework
2. Pass State of Alaska background check (fingerprint check)
3. Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Card preferred.
4. Valid Alaska Driver’s License; CDL (bus) license preferred.

 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a substitute/temporary position ONLY