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Internship Details

J Bar J Youth Services
Website:
http://www.jbarj.org

Internship Title
Resident Monitor - Youth Mentoring Internship - Academy at Sisters

Area	Industry	Minimum Age*	Hourly Rate	Interns Needed
Bend	Education	18 +	$18.00	2
Resume Required	Requires Cover Letter	Interview Required	Hours Per Week	Days Per Week
Yes	No	Yes	Varies, depending on availability	Varies, depending on availability
Application Deadline	Start Date	End Date	Computer Knowledge	Drug Screening
Open Until Filled	04-30-22	TBD	No	Yes
Background Check
Yes

Description

Thinking about a career working with youth, helping them to overcome obstacles on their path to independence? The Academy at Sisters is looking for resident monitors. This role is being a mentor for girls ages 13-18 living in our therapeutic boarding school for girls. Staff is on duty at the Academy 24/7. We have openings for day shifts and awake overnight shifts to support the girls as needed.

Responsible for the security, safety, and supervision of residents through direct monitoring, active interaction, and clear staff communication. Written documentation of all youth contact is required for smooth continuation of services to youth, client and staff safety, and to meet contract obligations.

Duties

- Supervision and positive behavior management of resident youth.
- Direct monitoring of resident accountability as prescribed in the treatment plan and/or special program.
- Monitor and manage resident youth behavior to provide a safe and structured living environment conducive to BRS programming.
- Documentation of daily log, point cards, and case notes of any resident treatment or behavioral information needed for clear and effective communication for staff shift change.
- Check chore responsibilities/completion to confirm residents maintain a positive program impression through facility cleanliness and upkeep.
- Co-operation and coordination with Case Manager(s) and other shift workers to ensure an open channel of communication regarding treatment and behavioral expectations of individual residents.
- Assist other staff members in providing a quality program to all residents.
- Assist Case Managers in providing individual, group, and family counseling/skills training.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to youth.
- Active interaction with residents in recreational, discretionary, and daily living activities. Requires, kneeling, lifting, running, stamina, and good athletic ability.
- During the night shift, make periodic surveillance rounds of the facility and check on residents at least every one-half (1/2) hour, waking residents.
- Transportation of any resident as needed (store runs, doctor appointments, etc.).
- Assist with cooking meals for residents.
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
- Other duties as requested.

Educational Aspect

You will develop skills helpful in working with youth in a residential or treatment-related setting including crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and communication skills.

Further Requirements

N/A

Lift Requirements

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

J Bar J Youth Services

Website:

http://www.jbarj.org

Internship Title

Resident Monitor - Youth Mentoring Internship - Academy at Sisters

Area	Industry
Bend	Education
Minimum Age	Hourly Rate
18	$18.00
Interns Needed	Requires Cover Letter
2	No
Interview Required	Application Deadline
Yes	Open Until Filled
Start Date	End Date
2022-04-30	TBD
Hours/Week	General Computer Knowledge
Varies, depending on availability	No
Drug Screening	Background Check
Yes	Yes