Dean of Students jobs in Springfield, MO

Overview

Mentor to Preteen Students

$16.oo per hour

Full Time Day shifts 6am to 6pm

Part time shifts 5pm to 9pm

Calo Programs is a highly regarded, comprehensive residential treatment program that offers some of the most innovative and clinically advanced treatment approaches, and was created with the need for specialty care in mind. Our sole focus is helping preteens and teens with a history of developmental trauma complicated by adoption. No other program can say that.  We are located on the shores of beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. We have a dynamic, fun, and enthusiastic team, and offer a competitive salary (negotiable) and benefits package (health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, free meals, etc.). Calo believes in providing high quality, innovative treatment within a compassionate environment. Building healthy, reciprocal relationships with our youth is a special focus of Calo employees.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensure all students have finished their assigned chores–including cleaning of the team home–and taken care of their personal hygiene
• Exhibit patience and calm under pressure
• Hold firm boundaries with students
• Demonstrate empathy and caring
• Form a bond with students based on trust
• Encourage fun in our “Milieu” (an atmosphere largely devoid of negative influences) where students learn socialization skills
• Work as part of a team to help students move toward healing
• Accompany students on outings and Adventure Therapy
• Participate in animal-assisted therapy that emulates the human foster/adoption process and teaches caring and healthy attachment

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• Some experience working with preteens in a residential setting is helpful but not necessary
• Is able to pass State and Federal background checks
• Able to pass physical and perform duties of the position

Physical Requirements