Senior Residential Counselor

Responsible for the supervision of staff and students to ensure a safe and secure operation of assigned Residential area in compliance with government and management directives.

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision behavior modification and acting as a mentor.
• Ensures students meet the required schedule waking on time and arriving on time for school or work assignment.
• Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene room/chore assignments and other activities.
• Ensures dorms are always clean and inspection ready.
• Provides informal counseling related to stress management personal problems etc. and provides insight into responsible behavior and attitudes.
• Documents student records according to PRH inputting all relevant student data.
• Prepares applicable reports to ensure accurate documentation of student progress.
• Serves as channel of communication between management staff and students.
• Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting renters rights completing a lease completing chores etc.
• Facilitates small group discussions on life skills peer mediation conflict resolution etc.
• Participates in ESPs for students in assigned dormitory.
• Contacts family members for consent for pass system as required.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury illness emotional trauma etc.
• Meets individually a minimum of once a month with students on assigned dorm documenting the meeting.
• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security.
• Facilitates weekly dorm meetings which include accountability checks.
• Facilitates daily Morning Accountability Checks (MACs)
• Ensures all equipment and facilities are clean and maintained in accordance with center Equus and DOL standards.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff. Recommends promotions transfers and merit evaluations within the department. Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• 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 thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social servicesrelated instruction) one year experience in counseling or related field.
• One year experience working with youth and young adults.
• Oneyear supervisory experience.
• A valid drivers license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demanddriven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime