Job description
Overview:
This position is like nothing you have ever experienced before! Are you extroverted, enjoy building relationships with others, open to learning new things, interested in personal and professional growth? As you join Calo Programs’ mission to change lives and create joy for preteens & teens impacted by developmental trauma & attachment issues, expect to thrive in a comfortable, dynamic, and fun environment, supported by a leadership team that is as invested in your career growth as it is in your personal well-being.
Responsibilities:
We’re caring. We’re empathetic. We’re here to help kids heal. We believe joy is a shared experience, so together we embrace every opportunity to provide high-quality, innovative treatment within a compassionate environment. Nationally recognized for our relational treatment model and expert work in canine therapy, Calo’s team includes more than 40 Golden Retrievers who help students learn commitment, acceptance, security, and attunement.
Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
Youth Mentors for Teen Boys Program at Calo
Pay: $17.00/hr
Shift: Days 12pm to 9pm Wednesday through Friday and Saturday 9am to 9pm
This position is like nothing you have ever experienced before! Are you extroverted, enjoy building relationships with others, open to learning new things, interested in personal and professional growth? As you join Calo Programs’ mission to change lives and create joy for preteens & teens impacted by developmental trauma & attachment issues, expect to thrive in a comfortable, dynamic, and fun environment, supported by a leadership team that is as invested in your career growth as it is in your personal well-being.
To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired as you create healthy, reciprocal relationships with our youth and staff, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.
They include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off, including seven (7) paid holidays
- Flexible shifts and work environment
- Free meals from our amazing kitchen, plus pizza parties, companywide BBQs, and ice cream socials
- Monthly access to an on-site doctor for physicals or treatment of acute issues
- 401(k) retirement plan (after 60 days of employment) with a broad range of investment options and matching contributions
- CPR, Safe Crisis Management, and First Aid training and certification
- Referral bonuses
- Employee assistance program
Responsibilities:
To thrive in this role, you must be able to:
- Ensure all students have finished their assigned chores–including cleaning of the team home–and taken care of their personal hygiene
- Exhibit patience and calm under pressure
- Hold firm boundaries with students
- Demonstrate empathy and caring
- Form a bond with students based on trust
- Encourage fun in our “Milieu” (an atmosphere largely devoid of negative influences) where students learn socialization skills
- Work as part of a team to help students move toward healing
- Accompany students on outings and Adventure Therapy
- Participate in animal-assisted therapy that emulates the human foster/adoption process and teaches caring and healthy attachment
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 21 or over
- Is able to pass State and Federal background checks
- Has a good attendance record
- Loves Golden Retrievers–they are literally everywhere on our campus!
- Is excited, can work over time, wants to explore new shifts, roles, and opportunities for career growth
Why Join Calo Programs?
We’re caring. We’re empathetic. We’re here to help kids heal. We believe joy is a shared experience, so together we embrace every opportunity to provide high-quality, innovative treatment within a compassionate environment. Nationally recognized for our relational treatment model and expert work in canine therapy, Calo’s team includes more than 40 Golden Retrievers who help students learn commitment, acceptance, security, and attunement.
Our Commitment
Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
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