Dorm Parent - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Brehm Mission:

To empower students with learning differences, to recognize and optimize their potential throughout their lives. By fostering a family environment where educational, social, emotional, health and well being of each student are addressed through a focused, holistic program. Through partnerships among students, administration, faculty, staff, parents, board, alumni, researchers and the professional community.

Position Overview:

Support Staff - Dorm Parents are hardworking, organized, reliable, willing to go the extra mile, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students. Must have the ability to build a positive rapport with students, the ability to follow policies and procedures, to be flexible and challenge students when behaviors occur.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creating safe environment where students can work on deficits and practice new behaviors
• Develop a rapport with each student by being an active listener, provide support and assist the student(s)' reach their goals
• Develop & maintain an empathetic relationship with students
• Empower students to practice self-advocacy skills
• Assisting students with methods of building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Assist students with homework assignments and school projects
• Encourage students to utilize the Communication Model
• Hold students accountable on the Residential Tier System
• Report and document behavioral incidents
• Utilize the internal Communication Log to document happenings on shift with appropriate communications
• Meal preparation, cooking and serving daily by following menus/recipes provided
• Student chore completion and rotation & room cleanliness
• Encourage good student personal hygiene (showers & laundry)
• Follow medical protocols, including supervising distribution of medications and completing medical incident reports
• Screen materials brought in by students - confiscating any contraband
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met in the dorm
• Assist students prepare for travels on breaks
• Review & Post travel plans on student doors before breaks
• Cooperate and participate with staff and students during shifts
• Read and respond to emails daily while working
• Assist in managing conflict resolution
• Parent/family bi-weekly communications on student progress/behaviors via email or phone and document said communication
• Attend weekly all staff meeting and Dorm Parent meetings
• Food Safety and Sanitation Certification - put away and label groceries delivered
• Weekly - food inventories, plan & implement bonding activities, deep cleans, budget and shop for student necessities.
• Attend 2 Family Weekends, Strategic Plan & Student Dances
• Supervise Assistants and Overnight staff.
• Re-visit trainings with staff when need arises
• Create schedule for student laundry days
• Review & Post signage in all rooms to assist in chore completion
• Teach students holistic model & communication model, follow and hold students accountable for the choices they make
• Pick up mail and packages daily, supervise packages being opened in staff office
• Know special health needs of students (allergic reactions to food, stings, meds etc.)
• Respond in timely manner to all staff, administrators and parent requests
• Submit maintenance and cleaning supply requests to facilities as needed
• Outdoor supervision during free time
• Participate in inservice trainings and weekly IHEP reviews for students with academic staff

Skills Required:

• Leadership and supervision skills for students and support staff
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to instruct, supervise and motivate students
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy to the population and age group
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, administration and staff via email or phone using professional language
• Ability to model a mature and positive attitude
• Ability to demonstrate patience and a therapeutic approach in all situations
• Ability to follow all policies, procedures and protocols
• Time Management
• Reliability and consistency
• Organizational skills
• Ability to provide transportation for students in school vehicles
• Ability to pass the First Aid and CPR certification provided by Brehm
• Knowledge of protocols and ability to remain calm in emergency situations

Physical Demands

• Regularly sit, stand, bend down and crouch
• Walking around and stair climbing
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to supervise for an average of 10 students in a dorm setting

Working Conditions and Hours:

• Residential (dorm) setting
• Scheduled for an average of 35 - 40 hours per week
• Weekday evenings - Sunday - Thursday
• Set 7 - 7.5 hour shifts
• 10 month active employee
• Benefit eligible

Conditions of Employment:

• A valid Illinois driver's license
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to pass a driving background check
• Ability to maintain clean driving record
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Physical exam and TB test
• Provide FIrst Aid and CPR certification or willingness to participate in class at Brehm

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred candidates pursuing higher educational degree in areas of, human services, outdoor education/recreation, physical education/training, social work, educational related fields, speech & language, rehab & psychology

Knowledge and Experience Preferred:

• Experience working with Jr High & High School age students
• Experience with learning differences
• Experience with conflict resolution, problem solving and mediation experience
• Residential/boarding/camp experience/school experience

Supervisor:

• Director of Student Life Services
  The intent of this job description is to provide a representation and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.

How to Apply :

Please submit your resume, cover letter, official transcripts, and application directly to the Director of Human Resources via brehm.aaimtrack.com . Faxed, hand-delivered, and mailed submissions are accepted. Please do not email resumes and cover letters. Brehm Preparatory School, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

The Illinois State Board of Education requires that all employees of a school be fingerprinted for a background check.

This position requires staff to drive students using a company vehicle to their recreation activities on select weeknights and weekends