Dormitory Counselor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Dormitory Counselor for the Hiram G. Andrews Center to help create a safe, welcoming living environment for students living on campus. You will mentor, supervise, and support students, contributing to rehabilitation, learning, and personal development.

You will work irregular shifts, with no telework option, and are expected to engage in daily residential activities, record incidents, and assist with student services and community events.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in working with school age children (6–21) or adults in organized programs or equivalent.
• Ability to promote safety and positive behavior in a residential setting.
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills for student support.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students on social and adjustment concerns.
• Orient new students to dormitory life and campus resources.
• Tour dormitories and outdoor areas to identify hazards and maintain safety.
• Monitor student conduct and document incidents as needed.
• Respond to medical, psychological, and evacuation situations and obtain assistance.
• Complete reports and support student services and recreational activities.

Skills

Youth experience

Student guidance

Supervision

Job description

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.

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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.