Residential Advisor, (Academic Year) 3rd Shift, 60011441

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a residential supervisor to oversee a floor of students in a dormitory setting. You will ensure safety, conduct basic first aid, and support students in developing independent living and study skills.

Responsibilities include enforcing conduct, reporting incidents, guiding personal hygiene and grooming, and coordinating with parents and staff to promote student welfare.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma, or equivalent GED.
• Three years of successful supervision of children in a caregiving capacity.
• Associate's Degree and one year supervision experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises 5-15 students on a dorm floor/wing and enforces Student Code of Conduct.
• Documents and reports student discipline and safety incidents.
• Teaches personal hygiene, independent living, study habits and responsibilities.
• Ensures safety and conducts basic first aid as needed and evacuations if necessary.
• Engages students in leisure activities and supports problem solving; communicates with parents and staff regularly.

Skills

Supervision

Behavior monitoring

Communication with parents

Age-appropriate instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, provides for the safety, health, positive behavior, accountability, supervision, and training for approximately 5-15 students of a particular floor/wing in an assigned dorm in the residential program. Performs a variety of duties to assist the students in developing the ability to function independently in a responsible manner.

• Supervises and monitors student behavior and location, including enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct. Documents and reports student discipline, behavior, and injury problems, following up to ensure appropriate and successful student outcomes per department policies and procedures.
• Teaches student good personal hygiene, appropriate behavior and independent living skills. Assists the student in developing good study habits and helps with homework. Teaches and assists students in caring for their dorm and personal areas, as well as assisting them with developing acceptable work habits, dining skills, grooming skills, and social skills. Ensures that students are properly dressed and clothing is clean and in good repair.
• Ensures the safety and security of students in their environment. This includes reporting any unsafe conditions found in the dorm areas to which they are assigned to ensure these conditions are corrected. In addition, administers basic first aid as needed and evacuates students in an emergency situation (this includes physically carrying the students in the dorm, if necessary, to ensure student safety).
• Supervises and participates in leisure and cultural activities with the assigned students. This includes participating in the lifting, restraining, and/or transporting of assigned students as needed. Communicates clearly at a language level appropriate to the age and maturity of the students. Counsel students and assists them in solving a wide variety of problems.
• Communicates with parents and staff on a regular basis regarding student needs and potential problems. Meets with parents and staff members to keep them updated and advised of overall student welfare.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma, or equivalent GED, and three years of successful work experience providing supervision of children in a caregiving capacity. Prefer experience with special needs children who have developmental or sensory disabilities; or an Associate's Degree and one year of experience providing supervision of children in a caregiving capacity. This position may require communication modalities dependent upon employment placement.

Additional Comments

If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (i.e., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (i.e., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driving certification).

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.