Job Title: Academic Coordinator
Compensation: $44,000 - $49,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday, approximately 8 AM - 4 PM
Embark Behavioral Health Bend is seeking a dedicated Academic Coordinator to join our exceptional 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 crucial role in supporting our clients.
About Us: Located in Bend, Oregon, our residential treatment facility serves teens aged 10-14 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.
Perks:Enjoy complimentary lunch prepared by our talented chefs
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.
- Engage with parents within the guidelines of Best Practices.
- Teach classes 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.
- 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 and conducting monthly fire drills.
- Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
- Document educational plans, goals, and progress as required by the facility, and adhere to treatment plans while participating in treatment team meetings as needed.
- Connect warmly and confidently with every visitor and tour group on campus.
- Actively support and attend campus events.
- Respond to client crises by implementing de-escalation skills and training.
Qualifications:
- 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 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
- Teaching and/or special education experience preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company-matched 401K, long-term disability coverage, and paid maternity leave
- Paid Time Off plus 7 paid holidays
- Opportunity to positively impact adolescents and their families, fostering joy and generational healing
Join Our Team: Embark Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We seek individuals who will contribute to our organization's excellence, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to our team and the communities we serve.
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