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The Program Assistant is a full-time or part-time overnight staff position at Mapletree. The Program Assistant is awake at night and responsible for covering one to four overnight shifts each week (10-40 hours). Shifts are typically 10 hours (9 to 12 hours), and generally are the same night(s) each week. Program Assistants may swap shifts to accommodate personal needs, with approval from a supervisor. Shifts typically begin while the boys are still up and active, to allow overnight staff a chance to interact and make a connection with the boys. Each shift begins with a fill-in from the daytime staff. Some of the responsibilities during the night shift: ·
Make sure that all the boys are
home, accounted for, and that the house is safe and quiet ·
Periodic resident checks, per
policy and schedule; check of surrounding property (outdoors) ·
Help with daily logs and record
resident's progress ·
Make copies, file reports, prepare
written materials ·
Help with certain household chores
and maintenance; light cleaning, some laundry, etc. ·
Occasionally bake snacks, breads,
pastries, etc. during the night; set out breakfast in the morning ·
Make sure residents are awake and
up at their scheduled times in the morning ·
Ensure that health care concerns
are addressed; dispense medication when necessary ·
Respond to emergency situations
(residents, weather, damage to property) ·
Contact on-call staff for support,
as required or as needed, in the event of a critical incident ·
Fill-in daytime staff coming on
duty in the morning ·
Help to make sure residents start
their day well. This position is compatible with college students that are interested in working part time while going to school. The Program Assistant should have ample time during night shifts to fulfill program responsibilities and still have time for studies or entertainment. Mapletree staff have access to cable TV, movies, and high-speed Internet. Successful candidates for a Program Assistant position will have a college degree or some college experience, and some experience working with youth. A high level of reliability and sense of responsibility is essential. Staff should be competent with computers and the Internet. All Mapletree staff must be able to pass a background check conducted the the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), and be willing to submit to a drug screen. Experienced Program Assistants are eligible to fill on-call daytime shifts and would be considered for future openings for Adolescent Counselor positions. Pay range for Program Assistants is $10-$12/hour. Resumes may be faxed to 651-748-1284 or emailed to mapletreestaff@gmail.com Bonus to those carefully looking over this Website: Tips |
