Overview:
Lotus Behavioral Health is seeking a motivated Seasonal Education Coordinator to join our team for the summer. This role is ideal for educators looking to make a positive impact during their summer break. The Education Coordinator will assist adolescents aged 12 - 17, who are recovering from substance use, to maintain their educational progress through virtual schooling. This position involves coordinating with clients, parents, and schools to ensure seamless continuation and support in academic activities during the summer months.
Responsibilities: Monitor student progress in their academic subjects. Facilitate communication between the school, parents, and the student to report on the client's academic progress. Plan and oversee dedicated school time for each client. Evaluate students' progress against set instructional objectives and provide assessments. Deliver clear and constructive feedback on achievement expectations and goals to the client. Liaise with school personnel to keep abreast of the client's schoolwork and homework requirements. Maintain accurate records including attendance, portfolios of work samples, and reports on assignments and work completed. Requirements:
Strong proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding fundamental concepts of Math and Science. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff. High School Diploma or Associate Degree required. At least 1 year of experience as an education coordinator, preferably with adolescents in a mental health setting. Compensation:
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The nature of work may generate considerable physical (transporting, moving, assisting clients, etc.), mental, and visual demands. The physical and working demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Office environment; however, this position demands floor supervision and travel within the community, as needed. Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc. Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines Specific vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; one must also have adequate vision to read correspondence(s), computer screen(s), form(s), etc. Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate a keyboard, copier, telephone, calculator, and the ability to write and/or type. Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours. Must be able to lift and/or move 25 or more pounds occasionally. Must respond appropriately and effectively in crises by using good judgment and following Lotus Behavioral Health protocols. Supervision will be provided.
