ONET Occupations » 39-9041.00

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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Parachute skills

  1. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.57)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.57)
  3. Heal, cure - People (4.54)
  4. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.54)
  5. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.54)
  6. Help people link up or connect - People (4.46)
  7. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.21)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (4.21)
  9. Pay attention to details - Data (4.14)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.14)
  11. Imagine - Data (4.11)
  12. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.11)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  14. Speak - People (4.00)
  15. Listen - People (4.00)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  17. Plan - Data (3.94)
  18. Use my brain - Data (3.88)
  19. Coordinate - People (3.87)
  20. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.77)
  21. Advise - People (3.73)
  22. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.51)
  23. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Monitoring (4.00)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  6. Coordination (3.88)
  7. Negotiation (3.75)
  8. Time Management (3.75)
  9. Persuasion (3.50)
  10. Service Orientation (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  5. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  1. Dependability (4.79)
  2. Stress Tolerance (4.70)
  3. Self Control (4.59)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.59)
  5. Concern for Others (4.57)
  6. Integrity (4.57)
  7. Independence (4.27)
  8. Cooperation (4.22)
  9. Persistence (4.21)
  10. Social Orientation (4.15)
  11. Leadership (4.14)
  12. Attention to Detail (4.14)
  13. Initiative (4.03)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.86)
  15. Innovation (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.59)
  2. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.54)
  3. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.46)
  4. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.21)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.17)
  6. Thinking Creatively (4.11)
  7. Getting Information (4.06)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.94)
  9. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.92)
  10. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.87)
  11. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.81)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.77)
  13. Developing and Building Teams (3.74)
  14. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.73)
  15. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.69)
  16. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.67)
  17. Documenting/Recording Information (3.62)
  18. Coaching and Developing Others (3.62)
  19. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.62)
  20. Interacting With Computers (3.52)
  1. Empathize With Others During Counseling Or Related Services (4.54)
  2. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.54)
  3. Counsel Individuals With Personal Problems (4.54)
  4. Establish And Maintain Relationships With Students (4.46)
  5. Plan Menus (3.94)
  6. Plan Student Extra-Curricular Activities (3.94)
  7. Use Counseling Techniques (3.77)
  8. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.77)
  9. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.77)
  10. Advise Students (3.73)
  11. Advise Clients In Emergency Situations (3.73)
  12. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.62)
  13. Recognize Student Problems (3.62)