Instructor

Northwest Passage Ltd; Frederic (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings with Discret

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Health Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Relocation Assistance

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Northwest Passage Ltd. seeks an Instructor to create educational programming for youth in a residential treatment setting in Frederic, WI.

The role includes direct care, supervision, and hands-on learning experiences, with activities from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The position emphasizes youth engagement, safety, structured routines, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to help youths grow and thrive through experiential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social or behavioral science field or equivalent experience in a related area
• Wisconsin teaching license, preferred
• Proven experience working with youth who have significant mental health needs
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to follow through on commitments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse groups
• Ability to adapt to change in a residential setting

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision of youth across residential, outdoor, and community settings
• Develop, coordinate, and execute educational programming initiatives
• Integrate routines to provide a safe and structured environment
• Ensure youths’ basic needs are met including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and rest
• Build connections with youth and model effective relational and communication skills
• Respond proactively to youths’ behaviors and support regulation and problem-solving

Skills

Youth engagement

Educational programming

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral science

Job description

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Instructor

Full Time Education Frederic, WI, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $28.00 Hourly

About Us

At Northwest Passage, we focus on mental health and wellness through the adoption of our PassageWay Elements: Nature, Recreation, Relaxation, Nutrition, Exercise, Relationships, Service, and Spirit. These elements are central to our approach, combining traditional mental health treatment with arts, education, nature-based therapy, and experiential opportunities. Since 1978, we've been dedicated to providing high-quality care in a community dedicated in hope, recovery, and wellness. Our facilities in Northwest Wisconsin offer a peaceful environment for our clients and staff, with easy access to activities and resources near Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Eau Claire.
Northwest Passage proudly serves individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to providing an environment where all feel welcomed and supported. Northwest Passage looks to build our team with candidates who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to all of our clients, demonstrating resilience, determination, collaboration, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. At Northwest Passage, you will foster hope through your involvement in the healing process. Guided by the PassageWay Elements, we strive to create a positive environment for growth and wellness for both our clients and staff.

Position Description

The Instructor is responsible for creating educational programming to fit students’ specific needs while providing direct care, supervision, and support to youth in a residential treatment setting. Northwest Passage believes that every child possesses profound strength and potential, and is capable of thriving. Instructors are encouraged to go beyond the traditional school setting, and create a unique environment that fosters that growth of our students through experiential and project-based learning.

Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide close supervision of youth across residential, outdoor, and community settings.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute educational programming initiatives.
• Integrate routines and rhythms to provide a safe and structured environment.
• Ensure that youths’ basic needs are met including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and rest.
• Cultivate connections with youth from diverse backgrounds and model effective relational, communication, and conflict-management skills.
• Build a curious, attuned stance to understand the emotions, needs, and experiences that drive youth behaviors.
• Effectively respond to youths’ behaviors by being proactive, identifying patterns, meeting needs, supporting regulation, and purposefully using behavior response strategies such as praise and reinforcement, problem-solving, and limit-setting.
• Utilize least restrictive measures necessary to maintain safety, emphasizing connection and co-regulation.
• Build on youths’ strengths and assist them in developing a positive sense of self.
• Maintain awareness of personal responses to youth behavior and use strategies to maintain self-regulation.
• Assist youth in understanding of their emotional experience and their ability to tolerate, express, and manage their emotions through co-regulation and skill-building.
• Develop an understanding of mental health concepts, psychotropic medications, and client symptomology.
• Advocate for appropriate goals, wants, and needs of residents.
• Transport youth to off-campus activities using Northwest Passage vehicles, including 15-passenger vans.
• Complete all required documentation within expected timeframes and adhering to professional standards.
• Attend and engage in all required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment.
• Understand and adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social or behavioral science field (e.g. psychology, social work, sociology, education) or equivalent courses and/or relevant experience in a related field
• Wisconsin teaching license, preferred
• Proven experience working with youth who have significant mental health needs
• Demonstrated reliability, with an ability to follow through on commitments and expectations
• Strong self-regulation skills to remain calm in stressful situations, and effective self-care strategies to support personal well-being and resiliency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds
• Enthusiasm for learning and growth, and ability to receive feedback and learn from mistakes
• Proven ability to adapt to change
• Commitment to serving others and making a difference in the lives of youth

Values

In addition to responsibilities and qualifications, ideal candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage's values, which are embedded into each role:

• Quality & Adaptability
• Respect & Compassion
• Leadership & Courage
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with Discretionary Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health benefit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
• Longevity Benefit
• Relocation Assistance
• Northwest Passage is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loan forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance/Loan Reimbursement (available through an application and approval process)
• Unmatched real-world experience in the fields of mental health, experiential programming, and nature-based programming

Northwest Passage is an equal employment opportunity employer.