Resident Instructor Average Day |
 Below is an outline of an average day for a Rawhide Resident Instructor. This page has been designed to help give you a better idea of the job requirements and the types of activities you will be a part of in this position.
However, it is important to note that no two days are alike at Rawhide. When working with at-risk teenage boys every day brings its own adventures and challenges, some days will be better than others. The need for patience and flexibility is very important in the role of the Resident Instructor. |
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| Typical Weekday Schedule | | 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Wake up with the youth. Be available and supervise their morning routine by dispersing medication, scoring the youth, and walking them to school.
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
While the youth are in school, RIs are available to take part in school classes; make trips into town for a court or doctors appointment; be a part of a treatment team meeting or review for the youth; or the RI may have down time.
11:15 - 12:15 p.m.
Lunch with the youth in the Living Unit. RIs supervise and help the youth with the clean-up of the kitchen.
12:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Youth return to school for afternoon classes. RIs are available to take part in school classes; make trips into town for a court or doctors appointment; be a part of a treatment team meeting or review for the youth; or the RI may have down time.
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
The youth have Process Groups (Monday and Wednesday) or Treatment Groups (Tuesday and Thursday). RIs are a part of the Process Groups.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Debrief and discussion with youth about their day. If guys have privileges you may play basketball, football, or other activities with them.
5:30 p.m.
Watch the evening news.
6:00 p.m.
Dinner in the living unit. Supervise the youth as they clean up after dinner and complete their daily chores.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Supervise study time for the youth. Play board games or engage the youth that have privileges in physical activities (i.e. gym, weight room) to encourage their social, physical, and emotional development.
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Dispense evening medication, discuss the day with the youth, and complete the daily paperwork as the youth prepare for bed. |
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