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Boys Home of Virginia

Residential Life Mentor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

We are seeking a well-adjusted, mature individual with kindness, patience, and understanding, capable of fostering a disciplined, nurturing environment whereby rules are firmly but fairly applied. Additionally, we are seeking someone fully devoted to carrying out the mission and vision with the utmost fidelity.
TYPICAL TASKS
Participates as a member of the Service Team in the development of an Individualized Service Plan and works to ensure positive progress towards the ISP's established goals; regular attendance with service team meetings and meets with teachers towards the goals of the student; Performs written communication and documentation to include weekly journals, changeover reports, medical distribution notes, serious incident reports, etc.; Manages and administers prescription and nonprescription medications within established policies and procedures; Oversees the health and wellbeing of each student Responsible for knowing the location of each student at all times using established protocols; Models and teaches proper personal care, independent living skills, and social skills; Models and teaches appropriate moral and ethical behavior; Maintains discipline and sets broad but firm limits within the structure of the program; Enforces rules and regulations Strives to create a positive, nurturing environment, while building relationships with each student in their cottage; Provides guidance and informal counseling, as needed; Supervises study halls; Shows trust for students within reasonable limits until they show themselves in need of close supervision; Works cooperatively with team members and seeks guidance and assistance, as needed; Works closely with staff to see that the philosophy of
BOYS HOME
is always maintained in established policies and procedures; Attends, when possible, activities that a student may participate in (Athletics, Extra-curricular activities); Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ability to enforce rules firmly but fairly; ability to counsel youth in a transit environment who may be frightened, hostile, rebellious, and win their confidence; ability to detect signs of emotional and physical health problems; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adolescents.
MUST HAVE A CLEAR DRIVING RECORD IN ORDER TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS AND BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS
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