SCHOOL OVERVIEW

THRIVE is a school unlike any other – one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of THRIVE is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. THRIVE aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades seven through twelve, THRIVE will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never before-seen service – a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, THRIVE seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.

Thrive Academy/Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities

Type: Full Time (12 months)

Typical Schedule: 2:30 – 10:30pm Sunday – Thursday

Schedule may vary in summer months and on rare occasions to support school/academic initiatives

Responsibilities

• Interviews and selects residential mentors
• Works with the Director of Residential life to strategically place mentors in units for optimal coverage and mentor success
• Ensures new mentors complete their electronic onboarding upon hire
• Completes initial training of all mentors, ensuring they have a strong foundation in residential policies and procedures to begin their on-the-job training.
• Continuously trains and evaluates all mentors and identifies opportunities for coaching and when corrective action is needed, thus is thereby responsible for establishing a positive working environment positioned for success
• Works with the Assistant Residential Director [Day] to create and implement professional development for mentors
• Conducts weekly dorm cleanliness inspections and provides necessary feedback to mentors based on scores
• Supports mentors in real time with student issues
• Ensures a smooth transition between after school and swing shift mentors
• Coordinates with the Assistant Director of Residential Life [Day] to ensure data in the timeclock is accurate and serves as a back-up for timekeeping
• Fully cross-trained with evening residential staff in order to assume their responsibilities when needed
• Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program, as well as staff
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with staff training and development
• Knowledge or background in working with at-risk youth
• At least 2 years of management experience of a staff larger than 10
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students
• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity
• Ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated administrative abilities
• Well organized

• Meets deadlines
• Utilizes technology to improve upon systems and processes where possible

Accountability: This position is accountable to the Director of Residential Life   

Thrive Academy is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the school at 225-367-6855 and ask for the HR department.