Lead Assistant Dorm Parent

Lead Assistant Dorm Parent

Position Overview

Lead Assistant Dorm Parents assist the Dorm Parent in managing and supervising the daily responsibilities of running a dorm. They manage the dorm when the Dorm Parent is not present including supervising other staff. 

Lead Assistant Dorm Parents should be hard-working, organized, reliable and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the safety and well-being of the students in their care. Lead Assistant Dorm Parents must have the ability and skills to build a caring, friendly, and positive rapport with students, while, at the same time being able to deal appropriately with challenging welfare and discipline issues when required.   

Essential Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing and supervising the daily responsibilities of running a dorm which include, but not limited to, chores, hygiene, personal care, study hall and free time supervision, meal preparations, implementing goals and documentation
• Assisting the Dorm Parents in supervising the students, creating social situations that will enable student growth, modeling appropriate behavior, and creating a safe and nurturing environment for student development
• With collaboration with the clinical team, assistant dorm parents work with the students to assist them in managing problems or conflicts related to their emotional/social growth
• Participating in weekly all-staff meetings, dorm meetings, dorm training, and HEP reviews when required
• Assist the Dorm Parents in communicating appropriate information on a daily basis to the appropriate party (clinical/administration)
• Assisting with developing goals and reviewing goals with each student in their dorm
• Assisting Dorm Parents in documenting the required paperwork

Helpful Skills

• Leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to instruct, supervise, and motivate students 
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the population and age group served 
• Ability to quickly and calmly communicate with students and staff in emergency situations
• Ability to exhibit a mature, positive attitude
• Patience
• Ability to maintain a therapeutic stance in a stressful situation

Minimum Education Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Knowledge in the area of learning differences, and an understanding of practices used to aid in helping them find success, problem-solving, and overall wellness is helpful

Working Conditions 

• Dormitory Setting
• 40 hours each week with the possibility of more hours based on availability and need
• Hours will vary between mornings, evenings, weekends and special events
• Required to work every other weekend
• Travel away from home is optional

Immediate Supervisor  

• Dorm Parent

Supervision of Others 

• Supervises students
• Supervises staff when required

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to meet the ISBE employment requirements including passing a background check, physical exam and TB test

Physical Demands 

• The position is very active and may require frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing and lifting

Benefits  

• Health / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Retirement Account [403 (b)] with employer matching
• Standard Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement

Current Openings for Lead Assistant Dorm Parent Jobs at Brehm Preparatory School