Overnight Student Life Counselor
JOB PURPOSE
The Overnight Student Life Assistant Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment during overnight hours and supervising and monitoring the students during the morning hours prior to the start of the school day. This includes handling all emergencies and student issues. Normal working hours for the Night-time Student Life Assistant is 11 : 30 p.m. to 8 : 00 a.m. Sunday through Friday.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Nurturing and Supervising Students
Ø Demonstrates ability to nurture each student entrusted to their care consistent with the Student Life Program by :
- establishing trust,
- advocating for students' best interest,
- developing strong, mutually respectful relationships,
- providing emotional support through praise, affection, and empathy,
- advising students through personal problems,
- listening to students' thoughts, feelings, concerns, and problems,
- helping students in developing friendships / relationships,
- maintaining students' dignity and self-esteem,
- supporting opportunities for students to develop personal maturity through developmentally appropriate freedoms and responsibilities,
- maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials according to the SEED Confidentiality Policy, and
- supporting students by attending as many functions that involve their students as practical.
Ø Attends to students’ personal safety by :
notifying appropriate personnel immediately in the case of a serious safety and / or behavior issue involving one of the students assigned to their care,constantly monitoring student safety by remaining awake and alert and circulating throughout the floor on a random basis throughout the night,being constantly aware of student location,being aware of and attentive to warning signs of emotional distress, andsupporting overall campus supervision.Ø Protects the rights and dignity of individual students by :
making decisions based on the best interest of students,supporting the ethical treatment of all students, andpromoting problem solving and relationship development between students.Ø Attends to students’ health care needs by :
recognizing students’ health care needs and referring to medical services when appropriate, andmaintaining accurate student health care records.Being available for morning medication distribution.Ø Attends to students’ mental health needs by :
reporting signs of student abuse, depression, and suicide ideation to student support services,recognizing and supporting students in bereavement and separation issues, andlistening actively to students’ thoughts, feelings, concerns, and problems and counseling when appropriate.Ø Teaches students healthy lifestyles by :
teaching and coaching students’ personal hygiene, andmaking referrals to appropriate student support services when necessary.Ø Teaches students to exhibit behaviors and values deemed appropriate for a member of the SEED community through :
displaying appropriate role modeling,maintaining personal self-control, andrespecting and appreciating diversity.Ø Maintains a developmentally appropriate behavior management system by :
managing student behavior,holding students accountable by delivering natural and logical consequences and using corrective teaching,implementing the Schools discipline policy, determining minor infractions and consequences, and consulting with SEED staff regarding serious offenses,utilizing modules such as active listening, pro-active teaching, corrective teaching, and self-awareness,implementing a motivation / incentive system,utilizing a consistent incentive system that reinforces and rewards students' appropriate behavior, andcollaborating with others to develop strategies to effectively manage student behavior.Facility and Office Management
Ø Responsible for assisting in the management and maintenance of the house / residence hall facility by :
ensuring a safe, secure, and clean environment by conducting periodic house inspection, andmaintaining OSHA, first aid and universal precaution guidelines and procedures.prepare weekly reports and distribute accordinglyprepare nightly snacksProgram Development
Ø Maintains house programs including :
implementing a chore program,initiating morning routine (i.e., waking students, etc.).Professional Development
Ø Achieves and maintains Student Life Program by :
reading and researching information pertinent to parenting skills and student development,setting / meeting annual professional development goals, andevaluating self-performance in collaboration with supervisor(s).BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS
All Student Life Staff are responsible for demonstrating professional behaviors consistent with the following principles. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to the following :
1. Professionalism :
Cooperative and positive attitude toward students, parents, staff and other constituencies of the SchoolPresentation of self by appropriate dress and manner of speechAppreciation for the sensitivity of information gathered in one’s professional role and in maintaining the confidentiality of such informationCooperative team membership and participation on teams both within and outside of the Student Life ProgramAppropriate constructive questioningOpenness to new ideas and ongoing program improvementMaintaining the highest legal, moral and ethical standards, thus enabling each adult to be a strong, positive role model for the students2. Growth and Development :
Support and actively encourage an overall School environment which promotes personal and professional growth and developmentDevelopment and completion of personal and professional growth plans in a timely mannerCommitment to a process of life-long learningStrive for excellence in both adult’s and student’s performanceFulfilling personal and professional responsibilities with honesty, integrity, and in full compliance with School, local, State and Federal regulations3. Commitment to the SEED Mission :
Commitment to the mission of The SEED SchoolCommitment to the shared vision of the SEED SchoolModeling values consistent with the SEED School’s Student-Parent HandbookCooperation and collaboration within and across departments to accomplish goals and objectives which are focused on the studentsEnthusiastic commitment to high standards of excellence in performance, behavior, and learningCommitment to meeting student’s individual needs and understanding their individual contextual background4. Effective Communication :
Development and maintenance of high performance teams at every level (students, parents, administration, staff)Effectively shares information and instruction in a manner that helps others succeedCommunicates plans, goals and developments of projects in an effective and timely mannerStriving to create “win / win” solutions wherever possibleUse of a tone and style of communication that is at the same time assertive and appropriate for the individuals, as well as the circumstance / situation involvedUse of tact, sensitivity and empathy when interacting with and / or serving the SEED School, community, parents, studentsDemonstrates an ability to utilize active listening in a manner that shows care, sensitivity, and approachability5. Other
Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Experience & Education
Bachelors or higher degree or equivalent work experience in social sciences or related fieldA minimum of one (1) years experience in adolescent development, residential / boarding education, counseling, or related fieldComputer Skills
Proficient in MS Office SuiteInternet savvy and skilled with technologyLanguage Skill
Ability to read, analyze and interpret ordersAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, staff members, parents, contractors, etc.Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and formatAbility to effectively present information to students, supervisors, and othersAbility to analyze and solve issues
