A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
Who We Are Keswick School is an internationally recognized, non-profit therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 10-17 with complex academic and therapeutic needs. For over 60 years, we have provided vital support to our students and their families. We are a dedicated community of professionals with decades of experience who seek to make lasting change for students with a history of persistent failure. The Opportunity
PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSITION REQUIRES OVERNIGHTS.
Keswick School is seeking energetic and dedicated applicants with a passion for helping children experience personal growth. Our residential instructors provide engagement, guidance, structure, and nurturance while helping our students navigate their day, develop vital skills, and problem solve.
Duties include:
building meaningful relationships leading activities ensuring the safety of all students, mentoring helping students hone skills supporting each student's therapeutic goals. What the Role Requires Strong interpersonal skills Confidence in leading activities and groups A collaborative spirit Ability to pass background checks A valid driver's license Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, or related field (preferred) Minimum education: High school diploma / GED and experience working with children
Minimum Age:
19 Top benefits As a member of the Keswick School Community, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay with five weeks of paid holiday leave and additional PTO Affordable health, vision, dental, accident, and short-term disability insurance Employer-provided life and long-term disability insurance Professional Development Opportunities and Tuition Assistance Meals provided while on campus 401(k) with 4% matching and access to financial advising Location Located just outside of Charlottesville, VA, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Keswick School sits on a former family farm, providing a pastoral setting while still maintaining access to world-class culture, academics, and healthcare. We are just 45 minutes from Richmond and only 2 hours from Washington, D.C. We are surrounded by some of the best preserved lands on the East Coast, with the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park less than an hour away. Our location also provides easy access to some of the best higher education institutions in the country, including the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Richmond University. Contact/application information For more information, please contact Tom Rigg, Director of Staff Development at (434) 295-0457 or via email at employment@keswickschool.org. Additional information and our application can be found on our website at www.keswickschool.org.
Pay:
$43,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
