SWING SHIFT 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 seeks a Swing Shift Residential Mentor to support a boarding program for middle and high school students. This overnight, live-in role supervises 5–10 students and focuses on academic and personal growth within a 24-hour environment.

The position requires strong communication, patience, and organization. Responsibilities include mentoring, behavior monitoring, family communication, and planning activities, with Sunday bus duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge or background in working with at-risk children and youth.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, dedicated approach.
• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity; organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 5-10 students in the boarding program.
• Mentor students to support mental, academic, and social growth.
• Monitor student behavior and implement the boarding program.
• Communicate weekly with families; mediate conflicts and set a positive example.
• Plan activities, assist with homework, and supervise evening detention.
• Assigned bus duties on Sundays; live-in and daily living skills support.

Skills

Strong communication

Enthusiasm and patience

Organized

Fidelity and work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SWING SHIFT Residential Mentor (Residential Program Personnel)

Thrive Academy Thrive Academy - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Job Details

Job ID: 4871902

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 22, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SWING SHIFT SCHEDULE: 25 HOURS PER WEEK

8:30PM - 12:30AM MONDAY - THURSDAY

3:30PM - 12:30AM SUNDAY

FRIDAY/SATURDAY - OFF

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

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.

Position Information

• 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


• Strong communication skills


• Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students


• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity


• Organized

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

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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $14 to $16 Per Hour