Academic Coordinator
Academic Coordinator
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Academic Coordinator
Compensation: $22.25-25/hour
Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday 8am-4pm may vary depending on residential needs; Position is year-round and may include some holidays
Embark Behavioral Health Bendis seeking a dedicated Academic Coordinator to join our team! We are passionate about positively impacting youth mental health through our residential programs which integrate experiential activities academic support interpersonal skill-building and more. The Academic Coordinator plays a key role in supporting our clients learning both in-person and virtually in collaboration with two onsite teachers.
About Us: Located in Bend Oregon our residential treatment facility serves teens aged 10-17 who are struggling with behavioral health issues. Our family-style residence promotes community engagement and interpersonal development creating a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee student virtual learning and collaborate with the virtual teacher to provide educational support as needed.
- Ensure the safety and emotional well-being of clients through consistent monitoring documentation and enforcing boundaries to create a supportive environment.
- Teach classes and lead book club as needed including substituting and lead groups during summer programming.
- Supervise the classroom and collaborate effectively with direct care staff to maintain a positive learning environment structure and support for students.
- Work as a residential direct care staff when program need requires.
- Respond to client crises by implementing de-escalation skills and training.
- Engage with parents within the guidelines of Best Practices.
- Teach and mentor students individually in small groups or as a class to address specific learning challenges.
- Ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the on-campus school including maintaining safety standards working with IT department to troubleshoot IT issues and conducting monthly fire drills.
- Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
- Document educational plans goals and progress as required by the facility.
- Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
- Follow policy and procedure.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelors degree and relevant experience
- Minimum age of 21
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications
- Embrace and embody our core values of empathy trust service growth and results
- Effective problem solving planning implementation and adaptability skills
- Punctuality organization and reliability
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Proficiency in de-escalating emotionally or behaviorally dysregulated individuals
Preferred Experience:
- Professional experience in an academic setting
- Special education and/or behavioral health experience
Benefits
- Enjoy complimentary lunch prepared by our talented chefs
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance
- Company-matched 401K long-term disability coverage and paid maternal leave
- Paid Time Off plus holiday pay at time and a half
- Opportunity to positively impact adolescents and their families fostering joy and generational healing
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
