Residential Advisor how-to
How to Lead a House Meeting
Meetings build community.
Quick answer
Meetings build community. In short: set; review; let, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Set an agenda with residents.
Review house rules.
Let everyone speak.
Solve problems together.
Plan activities.
Record decisions.
Safety reminders for residential advisors
- Use de-escalation before intervention
- Follow medication rights
- Know emergency procedures
- Report abuse as a mandated reporter
Key terms
Group home · Life skills · Shift log · MAR · Incident report · Behavior support plan: see the full residential advisor glossary.