Currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Contact Us!
Join Our Team
We're looking for passionate, dedicated, and exceptional people to join
the Summit Campus team. See opportunities below
Residential Mentor
Summary-Works with residents to develop life skills for independent living
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Develop positive relationships with students to engage and encourage the development of life skills.
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Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
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Mediate interpersonal problems between residents and communicate with other staff.
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Counsel students in the handling of issues such as family, financial, and educational problems.
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Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
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Manage maintenance requests; determine the need for facility maintenance or repair and ensure that maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
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Plans and implements weekend activities.
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Provide support and handle escalated student issues using de-escalation techniques and other strategies.
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Maintain the confidentiality of student health information; ensure staff provide student support while maintaining their confidentiality.
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Provide opportunities for students to learn, practice, and master skills that allow them to participate more fully in social, school, and work activities.
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Participate in meetings and training as needed.
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Maintain monthly communication with Parent/guardian.
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Document contact with families in parent communication log.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Pursuing bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field.
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Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, relationship building and teamwork.
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Active Listening and Communication skills both verbal and written
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Social Perceptiveness: Awarenesss of others' reactions and understanding
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Other Skills and Abilities: Able to quickly respond and adapt to challenging, fast-paced and dynamic environments
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Strong planning and organizational skills
Interested candidates may submit their resume to Nikki Koppel, Director of Summit Campus at nkoppel@summitacademiesma.com