Mentor to Teen Boys

PAY: $17.00 per hour

Full-Time, On Site Days: 6am to 6pm or Overnights: 6pm to 6am

Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday

** New Shift 6am to 4pm S-W or W-S 

Embark on a journey of compassion and support as a Mentor to Teen Boys in a residential facility at Calo Programs in Lake Ozark, Missouri.  In this role, you'll be instrumental in creating a nurturing and secure environment where our clients can thrive. Utilizing our proven therapeutic approach, you'll guide teenagers in developing essential coping skills and enhancing their abilities in daily living tasks. 

Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities!  

Responsibilities of this position include: 

• 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 years or older 
• Some experience working with preteens in a residential setting is helpful but not necessary 
• Is able to pass State and Federal background checks 
• Able to pass physical and drug screen and perform duties of the position 

Physical Requirements 

• Sitting/standing – employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time 

• Walking – employee may be required to walk considerable distance during the workday 

• Carrying – employee may be required to carry objects in his or her arms and must have full mobility of arms to perform Safe Crisis Management (SCM) 

• Lifting – employee may be required to raise and lower students from one level to another during the shift and must be able to lift 45 lbs. to perform SCM 

• Stooping and crouching – employee is required to bend forward at the waist and/or kneel to perform SCM 

• Climbing stairs – employee must be able to climb stairs 

• Comprehensive Benefit Programthat includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid parental leave 
• Compensated holidays, opportunities for overtime, and PTO accrual schedule 
• participation in a Mastery Program and continued training
• Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations 
• Free meals on campus
• Access to professional growth using our leading-edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders

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.