Educator & Education Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

A Safe Haven, a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services, is seeking a passionate and experienced Educator and Education Coordinator to join our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program.

The Educator and Education Coordinator will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering educational programs and resources to clients, families, staff, and community stakeholders.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to promote awareness, knowledge, and skills related to behavioral health and wellness in support of our mission to empower individuals and communities to thrive.

Responsibilities :

• Program Development : Develop and oversee the educational components of the IOP, ensuring they align with both state educational standards and the therapeutic needs of the adolescents.
• Curriculum Development : Design and implement educational content that supports the therapeutic goals of the program, focusing on mental health, coping strategies, and substance abuse prevention.
• Individualized Instruction : Provide tailored academic support to adolescents, considering their mental health needs and educational levels.
• Collaboration with Therapists : Work closely with therapists to integrate therapeutic themes into the educational curriculum.
• Progress Monitoring : Assess and monitor students' academic progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Support for School Reentry : Assist in the transition back to regular school settings by coordinating with the adolescents' schools and providing necessary academic records or recommendations.
• Staff Training : Train and support other educational staff or tutors on effective strategies for teaching adolescents in a mental health treatment setting.
• Coordination with Schools : Serve as the liaison between the IOP and local schools to ensure continuity of education and proper credit transfer for coursework completed during treatment.
• Resource Management : Manage educational resources, including textbooks, technology, and other learning materials, to support students' academic needs.
• Family Communication : Engage with families to keep them informed about their child's educational progress and to coordinate any necessary accommodations or support services.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or master's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Previous experience in education, training, or program development, preferably in a behavioral health or mental health setting.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health disorders, treatment modalities, recovery principles, and wellness strategies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create a supportive learning environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and collaborate with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
• Creativity, flexibility, and innovation in developing educational content and delivery methods to meet the needs of different learning styles and preferences.
• Commitment to cultural competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with sensitivity to the needs and experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and educational technology tools.
28 days ago