Academic Coordinator

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 Bend is 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.

• 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.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree and relevant experience
• Minimum age of 21
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Valid driver's 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 

• 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