Residential Mentor Trainer

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and supports development of processes, checklists and training materials for the residential team, with a particular focus on Residential Mentors
• Maintains/updates processes, procedures and associated materials
• Creates and implements training schedules for new hires
• Trains new Residential Mentors and some other members of the residential team (e.g. security)
• Monitors and tracks ongoing training, education and progress of all residential mentors
• Identifies individual and team skills gaps and supports plans to cure deficiencies
• Develops and supports development of training materials for annual Residential Mentor orientation and ongoing professional development courses
• Provides daily coaching on processes and procedures for all Residential Mentors
• Confers with management and supports development plans and/or corrective action when Residential Mentors are not meeting job requirements/standards
• Mentor students to help support their growth mentally, academically, and socially
• Implement the THRIVE boarding program with fidelity
• Support communication with parents and families
• Set a positive example by being a role model for Residential Mentors and students in the program
• Plan and implement programs and activities to do with students
• Mediate conflicts and promote a positive living environment
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

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

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position is accountable to the Director of Residential Life

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20 - $25