Dormitory Counselor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Elim (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dormitory Counselor at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown, PA.

You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive living environment for students, providing guidance, supervision, and daily assistance to promote rehabilitation, learning, and personal growth. Responsibilities include counseling, orientation, safety monitoring, incident documentation, and assisting with daily operations.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with school age children (6–21) or adults in an organized program or related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students on social, interpersonal, and adjustment concerns; refer to additional support when needed.
• Orient new students to dormitory life and assist with room assignments and resources.
• Tour dormitory and outdoor areas to identify hazards and maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor student conduct in dormitories and document incidents when necessary.
• Respond to medical, psychological, and evacuation situations and obtain assistance as needed.
• Complete reports and support student services, mail distribution, and recreational activities.

Skills

Youth experience

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location: Cambria County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-61627-20130

Department: Department of Labor & Industry

Division: LI OVR Rco Student Life

Opening Date: 10/29/2026

Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 20130

Position Number: 00027264

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: N1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00126225

Worksite Address

Hiram G. Andrews Center

Worksite Address

727 Goucher Street

City: Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15905

Contact Name: Moureen Gunyanyi

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Center Operations - Student Life Division

THE POSITION

Start a rewarding career as a Dormitory Counselor at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. You will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming living environment for students. From mentoring and supervision to helping students navigate daily challenges, your work will make a meaningful difference. Bring your people skills and commitment to service to a role that helps shape student success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Dormitory Counselor, you will support students living on campus by promoting safety, encouraging positive behavior, and assisting with daily residential activities. You will have the opportunity to work closely with students and staff to help maintain an environment that supports rehabilitation, learning, and personal development. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Student Guidance: Counsel and advise students on social, interpersonal, and adjustment concerns while referring issues for additional support when needed
• Residential Support: Orient new students to dormitory life, assist with room assignments, and help them become familiar with campus resources and routines
• Safety Monitoring: Tour dormitory and outdoor areas, identify potential hazards, and help maintain a safe and orderly living environment
• Behavior Supervision: Monitor student conduct in dormitories and other center areas and document incidents when necessary
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical, psychological, and evacuation situations and obtain assistance based on the circumstances
• Daily Operations: Complete reports, assist with student services, distribute mail, and support recreational and community-related activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment
• Irregular work hours: 7 days per week and rotating shifts. Shifts include 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM to Midnight, and Midnight to 8:00 AM with a 30-minute lunch period. Overtime will be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in working with school age children (aged 6 to 21) or adults in an organized physical, recreational, educational, or related program; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

VETERANS

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.