On-Call Youth Dorm Supervisor & Mentor (PRN)

Equus Workforce Solutions; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks an on-call/prn dorm supervisor to support Job Corps students. You will assist with center life, supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring while ensuring timetables, hygiene, dorm cleanliness, and safety are maintained.

You will document records, run life-skills sessions, coordinate with families when needed, and participate in daily briefings. A high school diploma and driving record are required; prior youth work is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One-year related experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• 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 training or work assignment.
• Ensures students are adequately prepared for the training day, e.g., dressed appropriately.
• 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.
• Maintains and ensures student rooms and bulletin boards are updated with student and center information per established standards.
• Facilitates groups in life skills including budgeting, renter's 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 daily Morning Accountability Checks (MAC's).
• Performs and documents regular perimeter checks of the dorm and outside perimeter to ensure safety and security, if safe to do so.
• Conduct daily roll calls and accountability checks in the dorms.
• Ensures that all minors sign the minor accountability form to indicate their presence at the center.
• Reports information for shift briefings.
• Ensures assigned dormitory and its outdoor area are maintained in good repair, cleanliness, and order.
• 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.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks an on-call/prn dorm supervisor to support Job Corps students. You will assist with center life, supervision, behavior modification, and mentoring while ensuring timetables, hygiene, dorm cleanliness, and safety are maintained.

You will document records, run life-skills sessions, coordinate with families when needed, and participate in daily briefings. A high school diploma and driving record are required; prior youth work is preferred.