Residence Director

Type of Business: Residence Director - Click to Apply
Type of Position Needed: Residence Director
State:
Requested Start Date: Feb/May/Aug/Nov 10
Requested Duration: 12 or 18 months
Type of payment: $865/month
Is Housing Provided? yes
Job Position Details: JOB CATEGORY: Residential Services/Adult Support REPORTS TO: Area Director BASIC FUNCTIONS: The primary objective of the position is to provide responsive, effective residential supports and to lead the staff team in creating an atmosphere that places individual respect, dignity and empowerment above all else.

SCOPE: This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned residence with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the quality of program services offered. Requires use of beeper to ensure effective communication.

Location: The placements are all located on the East Coast; Predominately in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
You can also check the "Internship training USA" programme description. This will answer most of your general questions and explain the application process.
Pre-requisite: You qualify for this program, if you:

- are a graduate with a bachelor/diploma in a social services related field of study.
- are interested in professional development in the United States
- are able to understand academic training and professional identity well enough to communicate professional concepts with American colleagues
- have an International Driver's License

Pocket Money to bring to the US: $3,300;
In order to reach the placement site and to be mobile during your job, you will get assistance in purchasing a car ( estimated $3,000 for buying a used car). After the program, assistance will be provided for resale.