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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00027264 |
Description Activated On: 9/16/2025 3:03:09 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Under the supervision of a Dormitory Counselor Supervisor, performs dorm counseling duties on a 24-hour rotating shift basis at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Counsels and advises students on an as-needed basis to overcome interpersonal skill and social interaction problems. Makes appropriate referrals and documentation to client's own counselor, if necessary. Functions as part of the interdisciplinary team; provides input regarding student activities during non-class hours and effect of same on rehabilitation plan. May work with Safety Facility Manager for purposes such as discipline, code of conduct violations, therapeutic recreation, etc., as circumstances dictate. Upon admission, orients new students to dorm life, issues room key and assigns room, and completes the HGAC Residential Checklist with the student. Accompanies new students to assigned counselor and to the Wellness Center. Ensures new students become familiar with environment, making sure meals are obtained. Provides dorm orientation and co-ed visitation orientation as part of the new student orientation process. Routinely tours dorms and outside areas to maintain safety and orderliness. Opens and locks doors at proper times, ensuring that outside, hall and bathroom lights are on or off. As part of the Dorm Maintenance Procedure, participates in regular dorm reviews with student dorm officers to evaluate overall living conditions and maintenance concerns. Upon student discharge, completes HGAC Residential Checklist with the student, receives keys, nametag and linens. Turns HGAC Residential Checklist into Custodial Supervisor for room to be prepared for reissue. May seek students for other staff, such as instructors or Wellness Center, so as to ensure attendance or medication pickup. May provide staff coverage during recreational pursuits of students, including opening and manning Center recreation areas. Reviews previous night's dorm report to identify students with possible carry-over problems which may be addressed. At the request of daytime staff, monitors students' progress in overcoming any problems observed in program activities. Assists students in unlocking rooms when keys are misplaced, lost, etc. Maintains discipline and supervises behavior of students in dorms and other Center areas (dining hall, study areas, canteen, gym) and chaperones various events both on and off the school grounds. When necessary, makes a report. Addresses students' poor attire, living, accommodations, and instructs in improvement. Inventories, packs, and stores personal belongings left in room at time of discharge. Maintains storage areas of the dormitories. Maintains safety aspects of dormitory by recognizing and inspecting conditions that are or could be safety hazards. Mans lobby desk, drives Center vehicles, and accompanies students to local communities for medical, religious, or social functions. Makes daily report; this includes anything that has happened outside of routine matters. Performs related work as required. Distributes student mail on weekends (Saturday). Performs emergency evacuations. Responds to medical and psychological emergencies and concerns. Assess the situation and summon any help if needed. Duties include WIOA compliant and Pre-ETS related services. Gives Center tours as directed. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The assignments are given through the Dormitory Counselor Supervisor. Work assignments are by written communications and verbal statements.Reviews are made by observations and annual ratings. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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