Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

Creates a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere for the residents in student housing, as well as to help them interact well with their dorm mates and adjust to campus life overall.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/chore assignments, special recreation activities, cafeteria monitoring, transportation, and programmed activities. Documents student's records according to requirements of Department of Labor; accesses and inputs all relevant student data, including but not limited to attendance, performance, progress, discipline, etc. into the computer information system. Conduct evening/overnight bed checks as required (if applicable). Facilitates small group discussions in life skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc. Assesses the need for confidentiality balanced with the need to report situations on behalf of students to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. Contacts family members for consent for pass system as warranted. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, emotional trauma, etc. Meets individually a minimum of once each month with students on assigned dorm, documenting the meeting. Performs and documents daily checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security. Conducts Student Wake up procedures and ensures the MAC is signed (Morning Accountability) Creates a warm/welcoming atmosphere for students, including encouragement to personalize the living environment. Ensures student rooms and bulletin boards are maintained per Center standards without references to profanity, gang affiliation, drugs, alcohol, or inappropriate graffiti or sexually provocative or inappropriate material. Ensures assigned dormitory and its outdoor area are maintained in good repair, cleanliness, and order. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Minimum

: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent required. Model company core values. Valid Driver's License. Six month's experience in education or similar field.

Preferred

: Possess a B.A. or B. S. Degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university. One year's experience in education or similar field.

Knowledge

: In order to perform the essential job functions of this position, candidate must be able to compose/write descriptive reports; use appropriate techniques to implement programmatic activities; verbally direct individuals and groups; remedy dysfunctional behavior; intervene with students; successfully complete mandated training courses.