Assistant Residential Education Professional

Ensures the Successful futures Housing participants and facilities are safe and follow all regulations and procedures. Works with a team to facilitate the Applied Life Skills curriculum to participants.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Provides safe and effective services

• Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.

• Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.

• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.

• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.

Maintains an environment wherein participants feel safe and secure

• Serves as a communication link between and among participants, Residential Education Professionals, the Supervisor of Successful Living Housing, and the Director of Successful Futures.

• Advises participants on Housing Handbook rules, safety procedures, security precautions, and community adjustment.

• Provides emotional support, prompting, and encouragement to participants.

• Ensures orderly, clean-living conditions by scheduling and supervising clean-up and submitting repair requests.

• Provides on-site supervision and monitoring of Housing facilities.

• Offers personal and professional guidance to participants.

• Leads by example in terms of character, integrity, and level of maturity.

• Checks in with participants regularly to ensure that things are going well and address any concerns they may have.

• Reviews logs for safety (cameras, overnight logs/checks, safety checks).

Implements and maintains the Successful Futures Housing program with the goal of providing education, resources and supports to participants

• Implements individualized service plans and conducts Focus meetings with each participant.

• Provides on-site support and coaching (Focus Meetings).

• Submits reports, surveys and evaluations.

• Implements the Applied Life Skills Curriculum.

• Plans and collaborates prosocial activities (i.e., celebrations, holidays, honoring birthdays, holding traditions, etc.).

• Coordinates with consumers including employers, agencies, and mentors

• Provides transportation as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability and desire to work with young adults.

• Proven record of sound judgment and ability to work with individuals in a mature and responsible manner.

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychological, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the youth being serviced in his/her assigned service area.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.

• Exhibits strong organizational skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 21 years of age required.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College credits preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must have and maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job requirements (including stressful situations - phys