Shortridge Academy is a year-round, college-preparatory therapeutic boarding school for bright and engaging teens from across the U.S. and abroad who are struggling with a variety of behavioral and emotional issues. Our unique program encourages students to build solid foundations academically, emotionally, and socially.
We currently have the following employment opportunities…
Residential Mentor – Shortridge Academy
Description:
Description: Responding to the Clinical Program Director and Residential Managers. Residential Mentors support our students’ therapeutic work in the community by developing consistent and caring relationships, attending to physical and emotional safety, and serving as positive role models.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision that supports physical and emotional safety
- Plan and support on-campus activities that engage students, often by planning with them (Health and Fitness, study hall, events, etc.)
- Transport and supervise off-campus trips (rock climbing, movies, shopping, museums, surfing, etc.)
- Utilize Positive Youth Development to support student representations and Committees
- Support healthy life choices and decision making with students in the milieu
- Role model and support students with managing personal responsibilities and chores
- Collaborate with other Residential, Counseling, Academic, and Administrative staff
- Participate in all team meetings and trainings
- Utilize strength-based approaches and an authoritative parenting style to support overall individual student growth
- Reporting any pertinent information to manager/supervisor and clinical staff
- Support and promote a culture of inclusion and respect among students and fellow staff in our school and community.
Important Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent internal communication skills (including written and computer skills)
- Ability to connect and engage with a variety of adolescents
- Collaborative work style
- Flexibility, problem solving skills, and risk management skills
- Strong personal boundaries
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding of the therapeutic process and its application in a residential environment
- History of good judgment and tact in stressful situations
- Ability and desire to give and receive feedback inter- and intra-departmentally
Reports to:
Clinical Program Director and Residential Managers
Estimated Schedule/Hours:
- Front Half: ~39.5
- Sun 9AM-10PM
- Mon 3:30PM-10PM
- Tues 3:30PM-10PM
- Wed 1PM-10PM
- Thurs 12:30PM-4PM
- Back Half: ~38hrs
- Wed 1PM-10PM
- Thurs 12:30PM-10PM
- Fri 3:30PM-10PM
- Sat 9AM-10PM
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. in related field preferred but not required; prior experience working with adolescents and young adults preferred; background check; Minimum age of 21
Note:
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related task other than those specifically presented in the description.
To apply, please send your resume to Jessa Hobson jhobson@shortridgeacademy.com
Clinical Assistant – The Ridge Program
Description: Reports to The Ridge program manager. Ridge clinical assistants support students’ therapeutic work in the program and community by providing a high level of supervision, developing consistent and caring relationships, attending to physical and emotional safety, and serving as positive role models.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision that supports the physical and emotional safety of students
- Collaborate in planning and facilitating structured, on-campus activities that engage students and offer opportunities for growth and the development of new skills
- Collaborate with the Clinical team to plan and facilitate daily process, skills and psychoeducational groups.
- Work alongside the Medical Department to attend to the physical health of students, including the daily monitoring of vital signs.
- Document daily student progress and challenges faced via established HIPAA compliant platforms
- Facilitate and supervise off-campus trips, when appropriate
- Support healthy life choices and decision making with students in the milieu
- Role model and support students with managing personal responsibilities and chores
- Utilize strength-based approaches and an authoritative parenting style to support overall individual student growth
- Participate in all team meetings and trainings
- Reporting any pertinent information to manager/supervisor and clinical staff
- Support and promote a culture of inclusion and respect among students and fellow staff in our community.
Important Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent internal communication skills (including written and computer skills)
- Ability to connect and engage with a variety of adolescents
- Collaborative work style
- Flexibility, problem solving skills, and risk management skills
- Strong personal boundaries
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding of the therapeutic process and its application in a residential environment
- History of good judgment and tact in stressful situations
- Ability and desire to give and receive feedback inter- and intra-departmentally
Reports to:
Ridge Program Manager
Estimated Schedule/Hours:
- Front Half: ~38hrs
- Sun 9AM-10PM
- Mon 2PM-10PM
- Tues 2PM-10PM
- Wed 1PM-10PM
- Back Half: ~38hrs
- Wed 1PM-10PM
- Thurs 2PM-10PM
- Fri 2PM-10PM
- Sat 9AM-10PM
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. in related field preferred but not required; prior experience working with adolescents and young adults preferred; background check; Minimum age of 21
Note:
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related task other than those specifically presented in the description.
To apply, please send your resume to Ridge Director, Kendall Edkins at kedkins@shortridgeacademy.com.