Dormitory Counselor

Salary $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Cambria County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61627-20130 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI OVR Rco Student Life Opening Date 10/29/2026 Closing Date 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 20130 Position Number 00027264 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit N1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00126225 Worksite Address Hiram G. Andrews Center Worksite Address 727 Goucher Street City Johnstown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15905 Contact Name Moureen Gunyanyi Contact Email [email protected] Bureau / Division Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Center Operations - Student Life Division THE POSITION Start a rewarding career as a Dormitory Counselor at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. You will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming living environment for students. From mentoring and supervision to helping students navigate daily challenges, your work will make a meaningful difference. Bring your people skills and commitment to service to a role that helps shape student success. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Dormitory Counselor, you will support students living on campus by promoting safety, encouraging positive behavior, and assisting with daily residential activities. You will have the opportunity to work closely with students and staff to help maintain an environment that supports rehabilitation, learning, and personal development. In this role, you will perform the following duties: 1. Student Guidance: Counsel and advise students on social, interpersonal, and adjustment concerns while referring issues for additional support when needed 2. Residential Support: Orient new students to dormitory life, assist with room assignments, and help them become familiar with campus resources and routines 3. Safety Monitoring: Tour dormitory and outdoor areas, identify potential hazards, and help maintain a safe and orderly living environment 4. Behavior Supervision: Monitor student conduct in dormitories and other center areas and document incidents when necessary 5. Emergency Response: Respond to medical, psychological, and evacuation situations and obtain assistance based on the circumstances 6. Daily Operations: Complete reports, assist with student services, distribute mail, and support recreational and community-related activities Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Irregular work hours: 7 days per week and rotating shifts. Shifts include 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM to Midnight, and Midnight to 8:00 AM with a 30-minute lunch period. Overtime will be required. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. *Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Three years of experience in working with school age children (aged 6 to 21) or adults in an organized physical, recreational, educational, or related program; or 2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 2. Under the Law, a onditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: br> How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.