COACH | Homestead ($17/hr)

Heritagertc; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the mental health field is seeking a dedicated coach for their residential treatment program. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to make a significant impact on the lives of neurodiverse adolescents. You will engage with students, implementing treatment plans and fostering a supportive environment while participating in various activities that promote their growth and resilience. Join a fun and supportive team where your efforts will truly make a difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about empowering youth and have the skills to guide them, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Internship Credit

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old with a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in English with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive relationships with students to aid their treatment.
• Implement clinical treatment plans as directed by the Treatment Team.
• Participate in various activities to encourage skill development.

Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Understanding of Neurodiversity

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Experience in Mental Health

Tools

Company Vehicles

Job description

Open Until Filled - Position Subject to Close without Notice

City: Payson

State/Province: Utah

Zip Code: 84651

COACH | Homestead ($17/hr)

Part time | The Heritage Community | United States

Posted On 11/12/2024

Job Description

Spark Homestead is a standalone residential treatment program specializing in autism, located in Payson, Utah. It is tailored to be an all-girls environment for teens in 9th – 12th grades, helping neurodiverse females to gain self-identity, confidence, and resilience. Besides treatment, we provide a full curriculum and year-round school as part of helping our students discover a love of learning and confidence in their education. We are accredited by the Utah State Board of Education as a special education school and utilize instructional pedagogy that is centered on project-based learning.

Spark Academy is a co-ed, residential treatment program for adolescents specializing in trauma, mood disorders, adoption and attachment issues, and similar diagnoses. Students in Spark Academy have faced adverse experiences that have negatively impacted their physical, emotional, and social well-being. We strive to engage our students to connect to their resiliency and empower them to build on that to take charge of a thriving future.

Schedule:

• The flexible schedule at Spark Academy allows you to work around your commitments, while the competitive pay and engaging work make it a fulfilling and rewarding career choice. With a fun and supportive team of coworkers, you'll never feel alone in your mission to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
• We are looking for a coach to work on our Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday PM shift 2:30 PM - 10 PM. This shift includes one Sunday a month.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach and mentor adolescents.
• Assertiveness to learn and continually enhance knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and mental health.
• Good energy and ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Engaging and empathetic character, with a balance of tenacity and determination.
• Good problem-solving, decisiveness, and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal relationship skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop close, personal, and emotionally supportive relationships with the students to coach them in their treatment progression.
• Implement clinical treatment plans as outlined by the Treatment Team.
• Ensure that a healthy, comfortable, safe, and caregiving environment is maintained.
• Participate in a wide variety of activities with the students, encouraging and supporting them to develop the skills associated with the tasks (i.e., sports, bike riding, skiing, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, etc.).
• Properly use a variety of mediation and intervention techniques to redirect students who need support and guidance during escalated moments.
• Transport the students to and from off-campus appointments and activities using company vehicles.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 years of age or older to apply.
• Physical ability to provide interventions, such as safety holds.
• A valid Driver’s License, and no more than one traffic violation on a driving record in the past three years to be approved to transport students using company vehicles.
• Proficiency and fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.
• Competitive compensation with a potential pay increase every three months.
• Internship credit.

*Employment hinges upon completing onboarding with all necessary documents and wholehearted cooperation. Your active participation and documentation ensure a smooth integration, fostering a shared journey towards success.