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

General Issues

Ensure every Dorm student’s health, safety & welfare

Maintain constant awareness of the whereabouts of every Dorm student

Monitor the dorm as a place conducive to growing as a Ben Torah

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.

Dormitory

Oversee and ensure effective discipline in the dorm

Supervise and ensure room and overall dorm cleanliness

Supervise Dorm staff by ensuring every student is in their room by curfew and their respective phones/laptops are in their assigned location

Supervise and ensure wakeup and davening attendance

Maintain check-out and off-campus procedures 

Maintain log of dorm breakage and repairs

Coordinate with custodial staff to ensure the consistent upkeep of the dorm

Track student travel plans for vacation and inform other administrators in a timely manner

Medical

Maintain a general awareness of all medical issues

Supervise Infirmary (if relevant)

Have access to all medical and insurance forms

Available for emergencies and/or issues requiring school representation

Minor ailment diagnosis & treatment

Basic first aid

Shabbos 

Erev Shabbos check-in (collect phones and devices)

Oversee and ensure out-shabbos plans for students 

Promote a positive atmosphere throughout Shabbos

Organize and publicize schedule of weekly Zmanim

Alternate Leading Seudos and Oneg Shabbosim with the Assistant Dorm Supervisor

When present at Shabbos Seudos, organize Divrei Torah and Zemiros

Maintain availably to host talmidim over Shabbos

Seder & Tefillah attendance and supervision

Be available to assist with special programming (Torah Bowl, Shabbatonim, etc)

Provide Weekend Hashgacha, Kitchen & Eruv

Activity Programming 

Coordinate all programs, including in and out shabbosim, with the Director of Student affairs

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

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail oriented with meticulous record keeping abilities

A genuine people person

Goal-oriented and self-starter

Team player while motivated to work independently

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.