Residential Advisor Job Description Template

Job title

Residential Advisor

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable residential advisor to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will supervise residents, help with daily living skills and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents
• Help with daily living skills
• Plan and lead activities
• Give medications where trained
• Keep logs and incident reports
• Handle emergencies and conflicts
• Coordinate with case managers and families
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of resident supervision and life skills coaching
• Patience and empathy
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Medication administration certification
• CPR and first aid
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Experience with shift logs

Skills

• Medication administration
• Crisis intervention
• Documentation
• Activity planning
• Boundaries
• Calmness

Work environment and schedule

Residential advisors work in group homes, shelters, transitional housing and residence halls. Facilities run 24/7, so shifts include evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.