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.

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

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

USD $4,500.00/Yr.

USD $2,500.00/Yr.