Residential Life Trainer

State of North Carolina • Wilson, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Life Trainer oversees and participates in the care, supervision, and welfare of students in a residential setting. The trainer assists students with additional needs, including health impairments, multiple disabilities, and behavioral issues. The role supports personal hygiene, behavioral management, socialization, leisure activities, transportation, and field trips, with student safety as a central responsibility.

The position includes direct residential care and instruction in personal growth and independent living skills; transportation to and from home and approved field trips; activity planning and student-related documentation; and other duties as required by the supervisor. The position is essential to school operations, and the employee is designated as mandatory and must work during adverse weather conditions when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in an age-appropriate childcare setting or a goal-oriented setting for work with children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For work with adults: high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a residential or goal-oriented program for adults; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintain annual NC Interventions (NCI) recertification.
• Complete and maintain annual transportation training requirements.
• Sign at all times and attend sign language class as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct residential care and continuously monitor students to ensure their safety on and off campus.
• Help students develop personal growth and independent living skills, including punctuality, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, laundry, personal hygiene, manners, survival skills, self-esteem, character, etiquette, and nutrition.
• Support behavioral management, socialization, leisure activities, emotional well-being, and adherence to school policies.
• Assist students with homework, class projects, and reading.
• Maintain NC Interventions (NCI) training and annual recertification to help prevent the use of restraints and seclusion.
• Monitor students on field trips and serve as an interpreter in settings such as TV programs and when securing community services.
• Refer students to the Student Health Center for medical attention when needed.
• Serve as a positive role model, attend required workshops, sign at all times, and attend sign language class as needed.
• Drive or monitor student transportation to and from home and on approved field trips; maintain annual transportation training requirements.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans; maintain and post dorm activities, rules, schedules, calendars, and special programs.
• Plan and coordinate activities with the Residential Life Coordinator and consult and cooperate with those responsible for implementing student IEPs.
• Prepare and maintain student-related written documentation, including safety-check entries, incident and accident reports, and behavior logs.
• Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor and respond to program needs.
• Work during adverse weather conditions when required as a mandatory employee.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees have access to a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, and insurance.
• Selected candidate will receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED