Residential Advisors: 
Coordinate activities in residential facilities in secondary and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need for maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May assist residents with problem solving or refer them to counseling resources.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $27,190.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 38 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,009 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.58 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 5,247 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 9.32 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Decision-making
Conflict Management
Customer Service
Organization
Leadership
Professionalism
Integrity
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Resource Allocation
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Initiative
Multi-tasking
Following Directions
Written Communication
Decision-making
Conflict Management
Customer Service
Organization
Leadership
Professionalism
Integrity
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Resource Allocation
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Initiative
Multi-tasking
Following Directions
Written Communication
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on career or personal development
Advise students on education and career-related issues
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise students on education and career-related issues
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Participate in recreational activities
Lead recreational activities
Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
Provide escort or transportation
Lead recreational activities
Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
Provide escort or transportation
Training and Teaching Others
Determine student problems
Monitor student progress
Teach daily living skills or behaviors
Train service staff
Monitor student progress
Teach daily living skills or behaviors
Train service staff
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Order educational or training related supplies, materials, and equipment
Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees
Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
Assign resources or facilities to patrons or employees
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Monitor environment to ensure safety
Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems
Monitor environment to ensure safety
Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems
Performing Administrative Activities
Prepare administrative documents
Deliver items such as mail, messages, records, or files
Respond to rule, protocol, and lease violations by residents
Deliver items such as mail, messages, records, or files
Respond to rule, protocol, and lease violations by residents
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