What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mentoring Specialist position at Whetstone Boys Ranch?
The Boys Ranch that Sharpens the Character of Adolescent Boys
We aren’t ones for stuffy information and blasé descriptions. Whetstone is a forge for young men, and that goes for the staff as well. Our mission statement is “Sharpening the character of young men” and that is just what we aim to do.
The work is hard…but good.
Days feel long…but are rewarding.
Your patience will be stretched…then strengthened.
Your faith will be tested…then grounded.
Whetstone Boys Ranch is a boarding school serving boys ages 12-16 who need time away from their families in order to restore understanding and relationship. Situated near Mountain View, MO in the scenic Missouri Ozarks, Whetstone is a 285-acre working cattle ranch with a year-round school program, weekly therapy, outdoor adventure, community service, agriculture work, and a variety of other activities and opportunities. Whetstone has been serving families since 2011, and is growing rapidly. The Whetstone culture emphasizes a commitment to Christ, leading by example, and a willingness to sharpen and be sharpened.
Please note that Whetstone may or may not be hiring right now. The following jobs on the direct care team may be open or closed depending on current staffing needs. Please use the form to submit an inquiry.
Mentoring Specialists work on the direct care team and are the primary mentors and role models to the boys during after-school and weekend programming. A Mentoring Specialist will work under the Shift Supervisor, ensure the schedule is adhered to, the Whetstone program upheld, and that boys are encouraged, held accountable, loved, cared for, and kept safe. The Mentoring Specialist is hired to work directly with the boys in building mentoring relationships with them, to be an example of a godly man of character, and to help them navigate through the challenges of the Whetstone program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop authentic mentor/mentee relationships with residents in care through modelling appropriate behaviors for residents with regards to relationships, self-respect, and morality.
Create and maintain a positive and structured environment. You will be holding the residents accountable, but also sharing in relationship and mentoring them as they grow and progress through the program.
Understand, support, and live the Whetstone Boys Ranch mission and values as well as adhering to all WBR policies and procedures.
Work closely with residents providing care for each of their specific needs, including but not limited to food, clothing, first-aid, safety, hygiene, structure, and education.
Lead with energy. This requires focus, intentionality, and the willingness to “join in” and be an integral part of the program.
Conduct specific learning lessons such as: house meetings, community service projects, field trips, chapel presentations, recreational activities, Bible studies, etc.
Maintain all documentation and communication tasks as assigned by House Manager.
Train toward being able to competently fill “Shift Supervisor” roles as needed.
Requirements
Follower of Jesus
Responsible, teachable, hardworking and mature man 20 years old.
Passion to serve youth.
Experience with youth ministry/mentoring. (At-risk youth preferred.)
Valid Driver’s License.
State-specific Central Registry Child Abuse Clearance.
Written agreement to two-year service commitment
Successful completion of TCI training and maintaining of updates (Whetstone provides this training after hire).