Residential Life Coordinator

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Blind Services
** Job Classification Title
** Residential Life Coordinator (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC07

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
** Description of Work
** This position works the second shift, Sunday - Thursday, 3:30pm-Midnight and directly supervises some second- and third-shift staff, as well as a weekend staff member. This position is responsible for coordinating safe staffing levels for residential services in collaboration with the Center Director. Therefore, the Residential Life Coordinator hires and maintains a pool of temporary staff and substitutes who can provide short-notice coverage when other options are not available.
Ensuring the safety of buildings and participants is also a critical part of this role, including coordinating fire drills; orienting new students to safety protocols; identifying and responding to building maintenance concerns; and being available to participants who may present with a variety of concerns.
Key responsibilities of the position include:

• In coordination with the Center Director, ensure adequate coverage during all hours that residential services are offered  
• Hire and maintain a small pool of temporary staff to cover staff absences; when adequate staffing cannot be secured, provide third-shift coverage as needed  
• Interview candidates and make recommendations for hiring permanent staff  
• Onboard new staff and provide supervision and coaching to existing staff  
• Complete timely reviews of staff work plans in accordance with policy  
• Encourage participants to reach their maximum potential by offering assistance when needed while allowing individuals to complete tasks independently when assistance is not required  
• Facilitate opportunities for participants to apply classroom lessons in real-life settings  
• Oversee residential safety and maintenance by coordinating regular fire and other safety drills; orienting staff and students to safety protocols; identifying and responding to building maintenance concerns; and being available to participants who may present with a variety of concerns  
• Report participant progress and concerns to Center management, Center Counselors, and others as applicable; complete detailed written incident reports  
• Assess residential supply and equipment needs  
• Monitor student attendance and track absences within residential settings  
• Ensure transportation is available for community activities and in the event of an emergency
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00
**** Recruitment Range: $37,377.00 - $58,401.00
** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.  The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

• Experience working in a residential setting.

• Experience developing written records.
** Position is funded in part through federal funds.
**** Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
**** About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):
** The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf- blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.
** Compensation and Benefits:
** The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive…