Residential Life Coordinator

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

This position works the second shift, Sunday - Thursday, 3:30pm-Midnight and directly supervises some second- and third-shift staff, as well as a weekend staff member. This position is responsible for coordinating safe staffing levels for residential services in collaboration with the Center Director. Therefore, the Residential Life Coordinator hires and maintains a pool of temporary staff and substitutes who can provide short-notice coverage when other options are not available. Ensuring the safety of buildings and participants is also a critical part of this role, including coordinating fire drills; orienting new students to safety protocols; identifying and responding to building maintenance concerns; and being available to participants who may present with a variety of concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, special education, education or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience with the population served, in a residential program, or in a goal-oriented program.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of the above experience.
• Associate’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of the above experience, one of which must have been supervisory.
• High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five years of the above experience, two of which must have been supervisory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working in a residential setting.
• Experience developing written records.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Center Director, ensure adequate coverage during all hours that residential services are offered
• Hire and maintain a small pool of temporary staff to cover staff absences; when adequate staffing cannot be secured, provide third-shift coverage as needed
• Interview candidates and make recommendations for hiring permanent staff
• Onboard new staff and provide supervision and coaching to existing staff
• Complete timely reviews of staff work plans in accordance with policy
• Encourage participants to reach their maximum potential by offering assistance when needed while allowing individuals to complete tasks independently when assistance is not required
• Facilitate opportunities for participants to apply classroom lessons in real-life settings
• Oversee residential safety and maintenance by coordinating regular fire and other safety drills; orienting staff and students to safety protocols; identifying and responding to building maintenance concerns; and being available to participants who may present with a variety of concerns
• Report participant progress and concerns to Center management, Center Counselors, and others as applicable; complete detailed written incident reports
• Assess residential supply and equipment needs
• Monitor student attendance and track absences within residential settings
• Ensure transportation is available for community activities and in the event of an emergency

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level