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The Residential Counselor adheres to the Mission and Values of Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati and is responsible for the supervision and operation of the home, creating a family-like atmosphere to support child development. Residential Counselors are part of a team of professionals and volunteers and perform their duties relatively free of direct supervision. Residential Counselors must act in a professional manner at all times.

Major Responsibilities

Child Development: Responsible for physical, emotional, social, spiritual and academic development of children in the home in accordance with scholar service plans and program policies.

Academics: Assist in college preparation for each scholar and administer tutoring as needed.

Household Management: Maintain home function in accordance with program and local licensing standards. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment; includes cooking, cleaning, shopping and driving.

Administrative: Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate fashion.

Community Relations: Maintain positive relations with all program participants.

Critical Criteria: Applicants must be 21 years of age. Some college is preferred, minimum high school diploma. Residential Counselors must have prior experience working with youth and/or be enrolled in a degree program in a related field. A valid driver's license and good driving record are also required.

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The Live-In Residential Counselor is responsible for the same duties as a Residential Counselor, but lives at the home, with the scholars. The Live-In Residential Counselor adheres to the Mission and Values of Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati and is responsible for the supervision and operation of the home, creating a family-like atmosphere to support child development. Live-In Residential Counselors are part of a team of professionals and volunteers and perform their duties relatively free of direct supervision. Live-In Residential Counselors must act in a professional manner at all times.

Major Responsibilities

Child Development: Responsible for physical, emotional, social, spiritual and academic development of children in the home in accordance with scholar service plans and program policies.

Academics: Assist in college preparation for each scholar and administer tutoring as needed.

Household Management: Maintain home function in accordance with program and local licensing standards. Perform tasks necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment; includes cooking, cleaning, shopping and driving.

Administrative: Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate fashion.

Community Relations: Maintain positive relations with all program participants.

Critical Criteria: Applicants must be 21 years of age. Some college is preferred, minimum high school diploma. Residential Counselors must have prior experience working with youth and/or be enrolled in a degree program in a related field. A valid driver's license and good driving record are also required.

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Mentors play a significant role in Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati by partnering with one of our scholars, his/her family, and the program to provide support and encouragement. Mentors spend time with their scholars once a month and communicate with them regularly.

Mentors helps ensure scholar success by:

• Forming a supportive, open relationship with the scholars.
• Working cooperatively with others in the scholars' lives to establish good communication and support systems.
• Expanding scholars' horizons and stimulating growth through experience and communication.
• Supporting the scholars' academic lives.
• Teaching valuable life skills.
• Serving as a role model.
• Participating in volunteer training.
• Providing continuous feedback to Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati.

Mentoring benefits both scholar and mentor. The scholar gains the support, acceptance and love of an adult who takes full interest in his/her well-being and development. The mentor has the opportunity to share life experiences and love with a young person in need of guidance and support.

Tutors play a significant role in the Boys Hope Girls Hope program. Tutor partners with one of our scholars to assist with academic endeavors, and give support and encouragement. Tutors meet weekly with their scholars in our homes to provide one-on-one educational instruction.

To help ensure scholar success, tutors must:

• Form supportive, open relationship with the scholars.
• Support academic pursuits through one-on-one instruction.
• Supplement the scholars' education through personal knowledge.
• Serve as a role model.
• Participate in volunteer training.
• Cooperate with others in the home to establish good communication and support systems.
• Provide continuous feedback to Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati.

Tutoring benefits both scholar and tutor. The scholar gains the knowledge and support of an adult who takes full interest in his/her academic development and personal well-being. The tutor has the opportunity to share knowledge, life experiences and love with a young person in need of guidance and support.

Community Volunteers increase the effectiveness of our program by sharing a wealth of gifts with each child. They donate services as Board or Program Committee members, tutors, Meal Moms and Dads, fundraisers, mentors, and office professionals.

Administrative Volunteers help with routine office tasks or development activities, including fundraising, special events, administrative support and seasonal tasks.

Program Volunteers perform program-related services or help with household tasks such as cooking dinner, helping with and teaching scholars about gardening and home maintenance.

Youth Volunteers work directly with the children, either one-on-one or in groups. They can be mentors, babysitters, respite providers, field trip chaperones, and more.

All volunteers must undergo a screening procedure. Every child in Boys Hope Girls Hope has been entrusted to us by his or her parent/guardian, so each community volunteer must be screened according to our guidelines.

To begin the screening process, please fill out the application and contact our Community Resource Coordinator for more information. You will receive a packet including volunteer opportunities and additional information about Boys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati.