Resident Advisor - McCormick, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $16.83 Hourly

Location : McCormick County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 164520

Agency: Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe

Opening Date: 05/01/2024

Closing Date: 5/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:: AH30

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Pay Band: Band 4

Opening Date: 05/01/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This position will begin on July 15, 2024. The work schedule will be 40 hours per week. Sunday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00am & 4:00pm - 12:00am, Fridays 7:00am - 8:00am. Overtime work is required.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and the Assistant Directors of Residential Life, this employee provides immediate residential life oversite and guidance in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems of all the students attending the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe.

The Full-Time Live in Residential Advisor's duties are as follows:

• Provides immediate residential life oversight and guidance in matters pertaining to health and safety, discipline, and personal-social problems. Provides a nurturing and safe environment in the residence halls. Monitors activities and whereabouts of residences. Administer medications. Complete all residential reports, plans, records, and incident reports for the residence hall.
• Collects, maintains, and disseminates student data on student success, absenteeism, and discipline. Communicates in a regular and timely manner with the department supervisors concerning incidents, problems, and progress.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, committees, programs, meet regularly with supervisor, and actively participate in training and professional development.
• Reviews the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Participates in orientation activities for new students, as well as, move-in and move out for all residence hall occupants and room inventories. Assists with appropriate room assignments.
• Develop and implements procedures to ensure student safety. Collaborates with campus units to ensure compliance to and with external regulations and laws, including but not limited to DHEC regulations, fire code regulations, and attendance regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The work schedule for these positions are as follows:

• This is a Live-in position.
• This position will begin on July 15, 2024.
• The work schedule will be 40 hours per week. Sunday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00am & 4:00pm - 12:00am, Fridays 7:00am - 8:00am.
• Overtime work is required throughout the year for student supervision.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and prior experience working with adolescents.

Additional Requirements:

• Must exhibit professionalism and effective working relationship when interacting with students, parents/guardians, co-workers, faculty/staff, and a community of stakeholders.
• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of residents.
• Demonstrate group leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings, exercise tact, discretion, and judgement in working with a variety of people.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Employee is required to live in residence on days they work.
• Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR/AED training, and other training required with in first six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Residential life, student services, or boarding school experience highly desired.

Additional Comments

The S.C. Governor's School for Agriculture at John De La Howe is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you have at least a high school diploma and prior experience working with adolescents?

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.

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Are you able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs with or without an (ADA) accommodation?

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• No

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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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• No

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• A current employee
• A former employee
• Other (please specify below)

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