Dormitory Attendant; Male

Dormitory Attendant (Male)

Provides quality supervision and education of dormitory students by performing the following duties. Primary focus is centered on both male and female residents; however, attendants may be assigned to one gender at times.

• Support remedial or corrective actions and assists students in making better adjustments and in planning intelligent life goals.
• Orients new students and assists in their integration into dormitory life.
• Initiates and conducts group meetings with residents to discuss policies of the dormitory related to sleeping areas, social and recreational activities and general dormitory living.
• Supervises dormitory activities.
• Investigates reports of misconduct and attempts to resolve or eliminate causes of conflict.
• Must nurture and care for both boys and girls and support their efforts in developing maturity.
• Must teach by example.
• Assist in creation of a safe haven for residents and develop a caring environment for both boys and girls.
• Support remedies and understand problems caused by a dysfunctional home life which may include abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, violence and manipulation.

Provides supervision as directed by the dormitory supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to six months child care experience in care of special needs adolescents or an AA degree in social services or related field; and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to work an unscheduled partial or full shift may arise on occasion.

• Ability to exhibit emotional control, patience and persistence in extremely stressful situations is paramount.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment with information at hand.
• Ability to give and accept feedback.
• Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.
• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Superlative interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain materials of a highly confidential nature.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
• Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
• Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
• Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.

Valid Montana driver's license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk extensively, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical demands include ability to work a split shift and deal with occasional sleep deprivation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Noise level during off time and in living areas range from low to moderate.