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$2500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME RESIDENTIAL YOUTH SPECIALISTS
Position Title: Residential Counselor
Reports To: Program Director
Supervises Others: No
Classification: Non-Exempt
General Description
The Residential Counselor supports the Mission and Values of Boys Hope Girls Hope. The Residential Counselor is responsible for directing the operations of the home to create a family atmosphere that supports the development of the full child. The Residential Counselor is part of a team of professionals and volunteers. They perform their duties relatively free from direct supervision, acting at all times in a professional manner.
Major Areas of Responsibilities
Child Development and Health
Know and follow Boys Hope Girls Hope program policies and procedures regarding the care and development of scholars
Assume responsibility for scholars in residence, including daily decisions regarding health, safety, and discipline
Responsible for physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and academic development of scholars living in home in accordance with individual scholar service plans and Boys Hope Girls Hope program policies
Schedule and plan ahead for doctor or other appointments and complete all required documentation for scholar and house files
With direction of Program Director, identify program therapists and communicate with therapist on scholar goals of therapy and progress.
Develop and maintain parent and/or guardian relationships and involvement in their child’s life and the program.
Implement program to teach transitional living skills
Academics
Monitors academic performance of scholars to identify areas of concern requiring additional support.
Maintains regular contact with teachers and schools, including representation of program at teacher conferences and related activities
Provides individual assistance and tutoring as needed.
Coordinates and implements college preparation for scholars.
Household Management
Assure that home functions in accordance with Boys Hope Girls Hope program and local licensing standards
Maintain the home in a clean and safe condition, providing for nutritional and physical needs of scholars
Ensure that scheduled and necessary maintenance occurs on all program property and vehicles.
Administrative and Record Keeping
Maintain scholar and program files in accordance with licensing and Boys Hope Girls Hope standards
Manage house budget, including tracking and documenting all expenses
Schedule, facilitate, prepare and update scholar quarterly service plans for approval by Program Director
Community Relations
Maintain, and role model for scholars, positive relations with neighbors, community groups, schools and authorities.
Critical Criteria
Applicants must:
Certification in CPR, first aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention will also be required as a condition of continued employment. State licensing agencies may have additional requirements.
The position requires the following competencies for success:
The position requires the ability to perform household tasks like shopping, cooking, cleaning and minor property care that may require bending, lifting and carrying. The position requires the ability to closely monitor the whereabouts and activities of several pre-adolescent and adolescent children in a multi-story home, as well as the ability to safely transport children in program vehicles. It may also require engaging in athletic, recreational and/or camping activities with the scholars.
Working Conditions
This position is focused primarily upon serving the scholars of the program through advancing the mission of the organization. The position may require living in the home in support of the goal of creating a family-like atmosphere, and the development of positive, committed relationships. The position requires annual participation in continuing education, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, satisfied through in-house programs offered by Boys Hope Girls Hope or third party providers. The position will have at least an annual performance evaluation. While working within a home team schedule, staff will be required to be flexible with regard to the 24 hour, seven day a week needs of the Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
$55k-73k (estimate)
03/28/2024
05/27/2024
boyshopegirlshope.org
BRIDGETON, MO
50 - 100
1977
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
MARIAN V MEHAN
$10M - $50M
Elementary & Secondary Education
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