COACH | Homestead ($17/hr)

Heritagertc; Utah; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a part-time COACH for its residential treatment program in Payson, Utah. The role involves mentoring and supporting adolescents in a nurturing environment, implementing treatment plans, and engaging in various activities to foster personal growth. Ideal candidates should be at least 20 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and demonstrate strong communication and mentoring skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with potential pay increases every three months.

Internship credit.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age or older to apply.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive relationships with students to aid in treatment.
• Implement clinical treatment plans.
• Participate in activities like sports and hiking.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Open Until Filled - Position Subject to Close without Notice

City

Payson

State/Province

Utah

84651

COACH | Homestead ($23/hr)

Part time | The Heritage Community | United States

Posted On 06/09/2024

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. And 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.
• Three home shifts per week.
• Shift times are either 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
• Will also include a Sunday rotation, working one Sunday every four weeks, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
• Start date will be March 4, 2024.

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 (e.g., 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.