Summer Short-Term Positions

Program Dates: July 6 – July 27, 2024 (additional dates for planning and wrap up)

The High School program is a three-week summer residential program designed to build the skills of high school students with learning differences or ADHD through coursework, activities, experiential learning and the development of self-understanding and self-advocacy skills.

The High School Program (Social Pragmatics Track) is designed to build the social pragmatic as well as academic skills of high school students with Autism. The program will run concurrent with our summer program for rising juniors and seniors but will offer separate housing and a smaller faculty/staff to student ratio.

Primary Function & Clinical Duties:

• The Live-ln RN will be responsible for student's clinical care from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily (Monday-Sunday), and on call from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. on weeknights and 24/7 on weekends. The Live-ln RN must be close enough to campus to respond if a student is returning to campus from a weekend trip for illness. If students are staying on campus on the weekend, she/he also must be present on campus.
• The live-in nurse and supportive staff will be responsible for collecting forms at registration, dispensing medications, and providing clinical services during the Early Orientation for the Social Pragmatics Track prior to the start of the Traditional High School Program. After this time, medications will be administered by the medication nurses.
• Maintain health records.
• Make appropriate referrals to health services and/or area physicians.
• Maintain communications with parents and physicians regarding any student health issues or concerns.
• Meet daily with residential staff and report back to other nursing staff.
• Meet with daytime nurses daily 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for shift change report and update evening medication nurse of issues discussed at meeting.
• Dispense weekend AM meds before field trips and evening meds on return from trips.
• Prepare medications for weekend distribution for students going on field trips. These medications will be packaged in medication envelopes with individual doses. The student's name, name of medication and time of dosage will be listed on the envelope. These will be given to RD's to distribute as delegated by the Live-ln RN.
• RD's will be responsible for providing the nurse with names of students and which trips they will be going on.
• Be available by phone to RD's for consultation while they are on weekend field trips.
• Must remain on campus if any students are on campus.
• Be available to evaluate students' medical issues during the night until 7:30 a.m. This may involve evaluation of student's condition, treatment and/ or consultation with Director of Health Services. Depending on severity of illness, student may be kept in holding room for monitoring.
• If there is cause for a student to be transferred to the Emergency Room, the nurse is responsible for providing medical information to the ER and notifying parents.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Current Vermont Nursing License & CPR Certification
• Must be familiar with Clinical Guidelines determined by Nurse Practice Act & Board of Nursing
• Must carry own professional liability insurance.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
The Live-ln RN will receive a stipend commensurate with experience and qualifications. Other benefits include room and meals.

Program Dates: July 6 – July 27, 2024 (additional dates for planning and wrap up)

The High School program is a three-week summer residential program designed to build the skills of high school students with learning differences or ADHD through coursework, activities, experiential learning and the development of self-understanding and self-advocacy skills.

The High School Program (Social Pragmatics Track) is designed to build the social pragmatic as well as academic skills of high school students with Autism. The program will run concurrent with our summer program for rising juniors and seniors but will offer separate housing and a smaller faculty/staff to student ratio.

Primary Function & Clinical Responsibilities:

• The primary working hours for this position are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (daytime shift) or 3 - 11 p.m. (evening shift) Mondays through Fridays during the program.
• Prepare and dispense medications for 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. distributions (daytime shift) or 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. distributions (evening shift).
• Notify Res life staff (Program Assistants) of students who have not come for their medications at the designated time.
• Maintain communications with parents and prescribing physicians regarding medication issues.
• Provide program staff with list of students receiving medications with times of administration.
• Attend nursing staff meeting daily 3:30 - 4 p.m. for shift change report. Live in nurse will update evening medication nurse on issues discussed at daily meeting.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Current Vermont Nursing License & CPR Certification
• Must be familiar with Clinical Guidelines determined by Nurse Practice Act & Board of Nursing
• Must carry own professional liability insurance

Compensation & Other Benefits:
A stipend commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Program Dates: June 23 – August 1, 2024

The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors an introduction to college living and learning. This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities. By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes the Traditional Track and the Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.

Primary Function:

The Resident Director (RD) is responsible for providing direction and support to students in the residence halls and during out-of-classroom activities. RD’s work with the Assistant Director and the Lead RD to lead the RA staff. RDs also support the work of program administrators. The position requires 24-hour availability to meet the needs of students. The primary work schedule for this position is afternoon through evening, sharing and rotating responsibilities with other RD’s. The work schedule allows one day off per week. During the training period (6/23-7/5/2024) work hours are generally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory training; model and enforce COVID specific safety policies.
• Oversee the preparation of the residence halls for student arrival and residency; participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program; support student quarantine logistics, as needed
• With the other RDs, provide operational oversight of the programs.
• Provide direct supervision to Resident Assistants, Program Assistants and Night Proctors.
• Perform rotating duty shifts and attend all appropriate staff meetings.
• Provide negotiation & mediation, problem identification, and problem-solving options and skills for students.
• Respond to emergency or other crisis situations that occur; consult & coordinate with Health Services staff as needed.
• With other Resident Directors, supervise all weekend activities (on and off campus).
• Enforce regulations of the program, including curfews.
• Report maintenance issues in student rooms and in common areas.
• Responsible for supervising the documentation of student progress and producing final reports in consultation with the program administrators.
• Provide other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor.
• Work with counseling support to care for students in crisis and de-escalate situations.

Required Qualifications and Skills:
Essential qualifications include bachelor’s degree and/or demonstrated experience working with students with LD/ADHD and/or Autism, including those with executive function difficulties; experience and a genuine commitment/desire to work with high school students; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, lead staff members to work together, and to support a positive, growth oriented working environment are extremely desirable attributes. Candidate should have a strong record of accomplishment as a teacher and/or advisor and a positive attitude, as well as a genuine love of working with high school-aged students of varying academic and developmental levels.

Compensation & Application Procedure:
Resident Directors will receive a stipend of $5,000. Other benefits include room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program including training and wrap-up.

Program Dates: June 26 – August 1, 2024

The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors an introduction to college living and learning. This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities. By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes the Traditional Track and the Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.

Primary Function:

The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing direction and support to students in the residence halls and during out-of-classroom activities. RA’s also supports the work of the Resident Directors and will help assist with social activity design and delivery. The position requires 24-hour availability to meet the needs of students. The primary work hours are between 2:15 p.m. and 12 a.m. The work schedule allows for one day off per week. During the training period June 27 – July 5, 2024, work hours are generally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory training & staff meetings; model and enforce COVID specific safety policies.
• Support the preparation of the residence halls for student arrival and residency; participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program; support student quarantine logistics, as needed
• Assist in the oversight of the Residence Hall; manage and oversee a residential wing of approximately 12-20 students and hall / wing meetings; conduct regular check-ins with residents.
• Design and deliver social programming in collaboration with RD’s & program administrators.
• Provide negotiation & mediation, problem identification, and problem-solving options and skills for students.
• Respond to emergency or other crisis situations that occur; keep Resident Directors apprised of all student concerns
• Enforce regulations of the program, including curfews; oversee student participation in on & off campus programming.
• Report maintenance issues in student rooms and in common areas.
• Support in the documentation of student progress and production of final reports in consultation with the program administrators.
• Provide other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor.
• Support social growth and college readiness skills.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Evidence of understanding Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a changing environment that includes working independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations.
• Experience working with high school or college aged students in an academic or residential setting is preferred.
• Completed one year of college.
• Interest in Education, Social Work, Residential Life, or Counseling/Mental Health related career paths is preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Compensation & Application Procedure:
Resident Assistants will receive a stipend of $3,800. Other benefits include room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program including training and wrap up.

Program Dates: June 29 – August 1, 2024

The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors an introduction to college living and learning. This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities. By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes the Traditional Track and the Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.

Primary Function:

The Program Assistant (PA) is responsible for assisting health services, faculty, and residential staff with supporting and serving students in the High School Program. PA’s also support the work of the Resident Directors as well as the Academic Director. The primary work hours for this position are between 6:45 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. During the training period July 1-5, 2024, work hours are generally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory training & staff meetings; model and enforce COVID specific safety policies
• Support the preparation of the residence halls for student arrival and residency; participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program; support student quarantine logistics & student activities as appropriate
• Assist Medications nurse in locating students who have missed scheduled medication appointments; assist faculty and program administrators in locating students who may be late for scheduled programming and classes; support students with waking up and transitioning to required programming in a timely fashion
• Monitor residence halls during lunch breaks and staff meetings
• Maintain timely communication with Resident Directors and program administrators about all student concerns
• Provide other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor
• Work with a small team to support students

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Evidence of understanding Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a changing environment that includes working independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations.
• Experience working with high school or college aged students in an academic or residential setting.
• High School Diploma, college experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Compensation & Application Procedure:
Program Assistants will receive a stipend of $2,500. Other benefits include room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program including training and wrap up.

Program Dates: June 29 – August 1, 2024

The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors an introduction to college living and learning. This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities. By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes the Traditional Track and the Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.

Primary Function:

The Night Proctor, (NP) is responsible for monitoring the residence halls during the overnight shift and assisting students and staff as necessary. During training, June 30 - July 5, 2024, the work hours are generally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., every day. The primary work hours after training are between 10:45 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. The work schedule allows for one day off per week.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory training & staff meetings; model and enforce COVID specific safety policies
• Support the preparation of the residence halls for student arrival and residency; participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program; support student quarantine logistics, as needed
• Monitor residence halls between 11:00 pm and 7:30 am – this includes making frequent rounds of the building and curfew enforcement; support an emergent student need, including contacting other professional staff for support
• Maintain timely communication with Resident Directors and program administrators about all student and building specific concerns
• Provide other duties as appropriate and assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Evidence of understanding of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and ASD.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a changing environment that includes working independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations.
• Experience working with high school or college aged students in an academic or residential setting.
• Easily adaptable to switching to a primarily nocturnal schedule.
• High School Diploma, college experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Compensation & Application Procedure:
Night Proctors will receive a stipend of $3,000. Other benefits include room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program including training and wrap up.