Campus Life Associate - #WWRW0009

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Augusta, WV

1d•$41,756•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Services Department of the Campus Life Division at Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a Campus Life Associate. The individual in these positions will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment in which to live and learn; fostering an interdisciplinary team approach across the Campus Life Division and the entire WWRC campus; providing appropriate documentation according to center and departmental standards; performing other program duties as assigned; and completing duties and/or projects as needed or directed by the supervisor. This position is designated to provide first aid, CPR, and AED only as a collateral duty to routine work assignments, responding solely to injuries resulting from workplace incidents, generally at the location where the incident occurred, until emergency personnel arrive on the scene. The incumbent understands that pre-exposure hepatitis B vaccination is not being provided, but that post-exposure hepatitis B vaccination will be provided, and they will complete annual blood-borne pathogens training in accordance with the OSHA standard.

Requirements

Knowledge of characteristics of adolescent and adult behaviors and positive intervention techniques
Knowledge of characteristics of diverse disabilities and implications for residential programming
Knowledge of needs of youth with disabilities and their families in the transition from school-to-work
Knowledge of group dynamics, confidentiality and boundary issues, safety awareness in a residential/dormitory setting, recreation hall environment for coverage as needed, good basic computer skills
Demonstrated skills in application of positive intervention strategies to challenging behaviors which may be presented in a residential setting
Demonstrated skills in use of appropriate behavioral responses in emergency situations
Demonstrated skills in client-focused advocacy
Demonstrated skills in effective oral and written communication
Demonstrated skills in assessing individual and group needs and ability to plan and implement programs to meet those needs
Demonstrated skills in providing recreational activities in a residential environment
Demonstrated abilities to anticipate and respond immediately to individual and group crisis/emergency situations
Demonstrated abilities to enforce disciplinary measures while retaining respect and confidence from participants and /WWRC staff
Demonstrated abilities to lead recreational and independent living activities
Demonstrated abilities to balance workload responsibilities with competing organizational priorities
Demonstrated abilities to complete work assignments both independently and as an effective team member
Valid VA Driver’s License required

Nice To Haves

Training in principles and techniques of residential programming and/or behavior intervention techniques
Fitness Instruction Certification
Lifeguarding certification
Coaching (team or individual) certification

Responsibilities

Promoting and maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment in which to live and learn
Fostering an interdisciplinary team approach across the Campus Life Division and the entire WWRC campus
Providing appropriate documentation according to center and departmental standards
Performing other program duties as assigned
Completing duties and/or projects as needed or directed by the supervisor
Providing first aid, CPR, and AED as a collateral duty to routine work assignments, responding solely to injuries resulting from workplace incidents until emergency personnel arrive on the scene