Senior Residential Counselor

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and students to ensure a safe and secure operation.
• Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification, and acting as a mentor.
• Monitors students' adherence to schedules, ensuring they wake up and arrive on time for school or work assignments.
• Maintains cleanliness of dorms and ensures they are inspected-ready.
• Provides informal counseling on stress management, personal problems, and responsible behavior.
• Documents student records and prepares reports for accurate documentation of student progress.
• Serves as a communication channel between management, staff, and students.
• Facilitates life skills groups and small group discussions on various topics.
• Participates in educational programs for students in assigned dormitories.
• Contacts family members for consent when necessary and facilitates prompt assistance in emergencies.
• Facilitates weekly dorm meetings and daily Morning Accountability Checks (MAC's).
• Performs regular perimeter checks to ensure safety and security.
• Facilitates weekly dorm meetings which include accountability checks.
• Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of dorm facilities and equipment.
• Communicates and models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Assesses personnel needs and recommends promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations.
• Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (with 15 semester hours of social services-related instruction)
• One year experience in counseling or related field
• One year supervisory experience
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

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