Dormitory Counselor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dormitory Counselor supports students living on campus at the Hiram G. Andrews Center by promoting safety, encouraging positive behavior, and assisting with daily residential activities. The role works closely with students and staff to maintain an environment that supports rehabilitation, learning, and personal development. Duties include counseling and advising students on social, interpersonal, and adjustment concerns; referring issues for additional support; orienting students to dormitory life; assisting with room assignments; monitoring facilities and student conduct; responding to emergencies; completing reports; and supporting student services, recreation, and community activities.

This is a full-time, on-site position with irregular hours seven days per week on rotating shifts: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–midnight, and midnight–8:00 AM. Each shift includes a 30-minute lunch period, and overtime is required. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working with school-age children aged 6 to 21 or adults in an organized physical, recreational, educational, or related program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports as required under the Child Protective Services Law, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances following a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students on social, interpersonal, and adjustment concerns, referring issues for additional support when needed.
• Orient new students to dormitory life, assist with room assignments, and help students become familiar with campus resources and routines.
• Tour dormitory and outdoor areas, identify potential hazards, and help maintain a safe and orderly living environment.
• Monitor student conduct in dormitories and other center areas and document incidents when necessary.
• Respond to medical, psychological, and evacuation situations and obtain assistance as circumstances require.
• Complete reports, assist with student services, distribute mail, and support recreational and community-related activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed