Residential Mentor (Residential Program Personnel)

Thrive Academy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Thrive Academy in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Part-Time Residential Mentor to support 7th–12th grade students in a 24-hour boarding setting. You will supervise, mentor, and monitor student behavior, while promoting a positive living environment and strong family communication.

The role includes live-in duties, community-building activities, and occasional bus duty on Sundays; starting immediately with multiple shifts available, 20–29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge or background in working with at-risk children and youth.
• Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organized.
• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 5-10 7th thru 12th grade students in the boarding program
• Mentor students to help support their growth mentally, academically, and socially
• Keenly monitor and track student behavior
• Implement the THRIVE boarding program with fidelity
• Communicate weekly with parents and families
• Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program
• Plan and implement programs and activities to do with students
• Mediate conflicts and promote a positive living environment
• Assigned bus riding duties on Sundays
• Monitor evening detention as assigned
• Build positive relationships with staff members to promote family environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Live-In: Help students to learn cook and clean to maintain a healthy living environment
• Assist students with homework nightly during study hall including some tutoring when necessary
• Document food services required meal counts
• Support students in meeting dress code requirements

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organized

Patience with youth

Willingness to work hard

Knowledge of at-risk youth

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

THRIVE is a school unlike any other – one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of THRIVE is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. THRIVE aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades six through twelve, THRIVE will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never before-seen service – a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, THRIVE seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.

Thrive Academy/Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 5-10 7th thru 12th grade students in the boarding program
• Mentor students to help support their growth mentally, academically, and socially
• Keenly Monitor and track student behavior
• Implement the THRIVE boarding program with fidelity
• Communicate weekly with parents and families
• Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program
• Plan and implement programs and activities to do with students
• Mediate conflicts and promote a positive living environment
• Assigned bus riding duties on Sundays
• Monitor evening detention as assigned
• Build positive relationships with staff members to promote family environment
• Other duties as assigned

Live-In

• Help students to learn cook and clean to maintain a healthy living environment
• Assist students with homework nightly during study hall including some tutoring when necessary
• Document food services required meal counts
• Support students in meeting dress code requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge or background in working with at-risk children and youth
• Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students
• Strong communication skills
• Organized
• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity

Accountability: This position is accountable to the Director of Residential Life

Shifts: Various shifts available from 20-29 hours per week. NO Friday or Saturday work.

Thrive Academy is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the school at 225-367-6855 and ask for the HR department.

Job Details

Job ID: 4871931

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 15, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $14 to $16 Per Hour

Residential Mentor (Residential Program Personnel)

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