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 DutiesResponsibilities:
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Creating safe environment where students can work on deficits and practice new behaviors
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Develop a rapport with each student by being an active listener, provide support and assist the student(s)' reach their goals
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Developmaintain an empathetic relationship with students
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Empower students to practice self-advocacy skills
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Assisting students with methods of building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
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Assist students with homework assignments and school projects
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Encourage students to utilize the Communication Model
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Hold students accountable on the Residential Tier System
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Report and document behavioral incidents
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Utilize the internal Communication Log to document happenings on shift with appropriate communications
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Meal preparation, cooking and serving daily by following menus/recipes provided
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Student chore completion and rotationroom cleanliness
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Encourage good student personal hygiene (showerslaundry)
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Follow medical protocols, including supervising distribution of medications and completing medical incident reports
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Screen materials brought in by students - confiscating any contraband
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Ensure health and safety regulations are met in the dorm
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Assist students prepare for travels on breaks
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ReviewPost travel plans on student doors before breaks
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Cooperate and participate with staff and students during shifts
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Read and respond to emails daily while working
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Assist in managing conflict resolution
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Parent/family bi-weekly communications on student progress/behaviors via email or phone and document said communication
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Attend weekly all staff meeting and Dorm Parent meetings
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Food Safety and Sanitation Certification - put away and label groceries delivered
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Weekly - food inventories, planimplement bonding activities, deep cleans, budget and shop for student necessities.
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Attend 2 Family Weekends, Strategic PlanStudent Dances
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Supervise Assistants and Overnight staff.
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Re-visit trainings with staff when need arises
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Create schedule for student laundry days
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ReviewPost signage in all rooms to assist in chore completion
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Teach students holistic modelcommunication model, follow and hold students accountable for the choices they make
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Pick up mail and packages daily, supervise packages being opened in staff office
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Know special health needs of students (allergic reactions to food, stings, meds etc.)
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Respond in timely manner to all staff, administrators and parent requests
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Submit maintenance and cleaning supply requests to facilities as needed
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Outdoor supervision during free time
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Participate in inservice trainings and weekly IHEP reviews for students with academic staff
Skills Required:
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Leadership and supervision skills for students and support staff
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Ability to multitask
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Ability to instruct, supervise and motivate students
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Ability to work in team environment
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Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy to the population and age group
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Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, administration and staff via email or phone using professional language
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Ability to model a mature and positive attitude
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Ability to demonstrate patience and a therapeutic approach in all situations
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Ability to follow all policies, procedures and protocols
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Time Management
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Reliability and consistency
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Organizational skills
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Ability to provide transportation for students in school vehicles
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Ability to pass the First Aid and CPR certification provided by Brehm
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Knowledge of protocols and ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Physical Demands
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Regularly sit, stand, bend down and crouch
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Walking around and stair climbing
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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Ability to supervise for an average of 10 students in a dorm setting
Working Conditions and Hours:
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Residential (dorm) setting
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Scheduled for an average of 35 - 40 hours per week
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Weekday evenings - Sunday - Thursday
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Set 7 - 7.5 hour shifts
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10 month active employee
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Benefit eligible
Conditions of Employment:
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A valid Illinois driver's license
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Ability to pass a criminal background check
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Ability to pass a driving background check
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Ability to maintain clean driving record
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Valid vehicle insurance
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Physical exam and TB test
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Provide FIrst Aid and CPR certification or willingness to participate in class at Brehm
Educational Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Preferred candidates pursuing higher educational degree in areas of, human services, outdoor education/recreation, physical education/training, social work, educational related fields, speechlanguage, rehabpsychology
Knowledge and Experience Preferred:
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Experience working with Jr HighHigh School age students
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Experience with learning differences
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Experience with conflict resolution, problem solving and mediation experience
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Residential/boarding/camp experience/school experience
Supervisor:
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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.
