Senior Residential Counselor at Equus — Bangor, ME

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, 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 weekly dorm meetings which include accountability checks.
• Facilitates daily Morning Accountability Checks (MAC's)
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree (including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services-related instruction), one year experience in counseling or related field.
• One year experience working with youth and young adults.
• One-year supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record