Dorm Counselor/Stdnt Worker FA

Overview:

The Dorm Supervisor is broadly responsible for the effective management of the dormitory of Fasman Yeshiva High School. He must look after all aspects of a dorm student's physical and spiritual welfare as oversee the dorm staff. Thus, the principal goal of the Dorm Supervisor is to ensure the dormitory is a safe, positive, and well-run part of FYHS which will assist the dormitory students in developing into Bnei Torah. 

Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities 

1. General Issues
2. Ensure every Dorm student’s health, safety & welfare
3. Maintain constant awareness of the whereabouts of every Dorm student
4. Monitor the dorm as a place conducive to growing as a Ben Torah
5. Interact with parents of out-of-town students, including regular weekly email updates as to the status of their son(s) and the dorm in general.
6. Dormitory
7. Oversee and ensure effective discipline in the dorm
8. Supervise and ensure room and overall dorm cleanliness
9. Supervise Dorm staff by ensuring every student is in their room by curfew and their respective phones/laptops are in their assigned location
10. Supervise and ensure wakeup and davening attendance
11. Maintain check-out and off-campus procedures 
12. Maintain log of dorm breakage and repairs
13. Coordinate with custodial staff to ensure the consistent upkeep of the dorm
14. Track student travel plans for vacation and inform other administrators in a timely manner
15. Medical
16. Maintain a general awareness of all medical issues
17. Supervise Infirmary (if relevant)
18. Have access to all medical and insurance forms
19. Available for emergencies and/or issues requiring school representation
20. Minor ailment diagnosis & treatment
21. Basic first aid
22. Shabbos 
23. Erev Shabbos check-in (collect phones and devices)
24. Oversee and ensure out-shabbos plans for students 
25. Promote a positive atmosphere throughout Shabbos
26. Organize and publicize schedule of weekly Zmanim
27. Alternate Leading Seudos and Oneg Shabbosim with the Assistant Dorm Supervisor
28. When present at Shabbos Seudos, organize Divrei Torah and Zemiros
29. Maintain availably to host talmidim over Shabbos
30. Seder & Tefillah attendance and supervision
31. Be available to assist with special programming (Torah Bowl, Shabbatonim, etc)
32. Provide Weekend Hashgacha, Kitchen & Eruv
33. Activity Programming 
34. Coordinate all programs, including in and out shabbosim, with the Director of Student affairs
35. Oversee dorm staff in Planning and implementing student activities for dorm students, as well as weekend and special trips for dorm students

 

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities

 

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills
2. Detail oriented with meticulous record keeping abilities
3. A genuine people person
4. Goal-oriented and self-starter
5. Team player while motivated to work independently
6. Able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Maximum Salary: USD $4,500.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $2,500.00/Yr.