Academic Coordinator

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health offers short term residential treatment programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues in a comfortable home like environment. The Academic Coordinator will be overseeing our 6 bed adolescent treatment centers in Walnut Creek and Lafayette.Essential Functions:Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that client’s academic needs are met alongside their mental health needsCollaborate with clients and families to develop an individualized academic program including learning goals for each student during their time in RTCTravels between 2 different programs within the Pod Structure to be present for daily school timeFacilitates positive learning experiences for clients and provides 1:1 support with schoolworkComfortable participating and collaborating in IEP meetings for clients, able to provide parents with assistance in advocating for their child in IEP meetingsCollaborate with parents to get Release of Information forms completed for schools and provide school notes if neededUnderstanding of common accommodations schools are able to provide students with learning differences, ADHD, emotional disturbanceCollaborates with school counselors/teachers to ensure client’s academic needs are metMaintains safety of students through close observation and monitoring through “line of sight” supervisionConsults with Primary Therapist, Program Directors, Ed Consultants and parents providing recommendations and accommodationsProvides weekly updates to parents on client’s academic progressDemonstrates an understanding of reading transcripts and academic credits, alternative school options including GED, virtual school options, community colleges, vocational schoolsMay create and facilitate weekly study skills groups as neededOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's DegreeMust feel comfortable tutoring students in High School English and Algebra 1Ability to stay calm in crisis situations, possess a passion for working with individuals struggling w/ mental health issuesMust have excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skillsHighly proficient in navigating Microsoft Suite and internet based school platformsMust possess a valid California driver’s license and have a reliable means of transportationMust be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexesDemonstrates knowledge of IEP and 504 plans preferred or willingness to learnMust be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as neededMust be willing to travel between our onsite locations in Walnut Creek and LafayettePreferred Qualifications:Experience tutoring middle or high school students preferredCustomer service experience preferredPayrate: $26-28/hrMonday-Friday 9am-5:30pmBenefits:Health Insurance, Dental, 401kPTO, Sick, and HolidaysFree on-site lunch made by our wonderful Chefs!Supportive and beautiful home environment Our employees voted us as a certified Great Place to Work