Academics Coach

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the South Carolina United Methodist Conference is looking for an Academics Coach. This role involves providing academic, transitional, and social/emotional support to students, as well as crisis intervention and assessments. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to faith practices compatible with the United Methodist Church and must pass standard background checks.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working with children or adolescents providing behavioral intervention.
• Ability to relate to students while maintaining confidentiality.
• Must be able to undergo background checks (drug screen, physical, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions to support students academically and socially.
• Work with the Vice President of Academics to manage academic and behavioral problems.
• Offer transitional services and crisis intervention support as needed.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Certification

Independence

Boundary maintenance

Education

Two (2) year Associate Degree in educational, behavioral or human services field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Epworth Children’s Home seeks a qualified individual to provide academic support, transitional services, and crisis intervention support to students as needed. The Academics Coach will work with the Vice President of Academics to provide academic and behavioral support to students. Provide assessments and interventions to students in order to support and manage academic and behavioral problems and to facilitate students’ academic and social progress. Provide academic, transitional and social/emotional support to identified students. Candidate must be able to relate to students while maintaining boundaries and confidentiality. Must be able to work independently and effectively without constant direct supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) year Associate Degree in educational, behavioral or human services field and two (2) years experience working with children or adolescents providing behavioral intervention.

REQUIRED SKILLS:Crisis Intervention Certification or willingness to become certified within thirty (30) days of hire. Has a belief system and engages win faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume to:
Christy Mooneyhan
PO Box 50466
Columbia, SC 29250