Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor:

SpEd/Secondary Education/School Counseling/Adolescent Behavioral Health

Job Type:

Part-time: 25-29 hours/week

Schedule: Day shift

Work Location: In person

Company:

Summit Counseling Solutions

34 South 300 East Provo, Utah 84606

Hours: Part-time (aprox 25-29 hours), Monday-Friday

Compensation: $18-$25/hour DOE

Perks: Great snacks, amazing company culture, supportive team, exceptional learning environment.

Position Description: Summit Counseling Solutions is looking for an invested and accountable individual who is a self-starter, proactive, collaborative, has excellent judgment, and takes initiative. Our outpatient adolescent Day Treatment Program is rapidly growing as we continue to provide relevant, innovative academic support, as part of the evidenced-based PHP and IOP counseling services we provide to local youth struggling to maintain mental health. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals interested in supporting students academically as they build self-esteem, develop coping skills, and develop resilience. This position will provide the right candidate with diverse opportunities to grow within a growing organization. Entry level candidates can expect the opportunity to benefit from exceptional mentoring and professional development and support. Experienced candidates can expect exceptional collaboration and support, an intentional career path, and opportunities for career advancement.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily academic support and intervention for students in the SCS day treatment program.
• Conduct the academic portion of new student orientation for new admissions assigned to your caseload.
• Develop, support, and maintain accountability for student progress toward academic and therapeutic goals and treatment.
• Work consistently and collaboratively with students, parents and school personnel to prepare students to supportively and successfully transition from outpatient day treatment back to a permanent school setting.
• Conduct general observation of and assessment for contributors to academic decline
• Become familiar with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, and recommendations/accommodations necessary for student progress
• Act as a liaison between SCS, parents, and schools.
• Model and implement effective Positive Intervention and Behavior Management strategies, as a part of supporting student progress toward daily academic and therapeutic goals and progress.
• Regularly manage the expectations of all academic stakeholders including students, parents, school personnel.
• Maintain consistent communication, with students, parents/guardians, school personnel and various other relative internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively track and communicate daily and weekly student goals, updates, and progress.
• Participate in and attend all internal and external meetings necessary to promote collaboration toward student progress
• Provide proactive therapeutic support to students struggling academically and behaviorally
• Attend and support team meetings with parents, therapists, and other stakeholders with details pertinent to academic progress relative to overall progress in treatment.
• Maintain daily documentation of progress toward student academic goals, as well as academically related therapeutic progress made during academic programming.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with local school districts, public, private, and charter schools, including alternative education providers and platforms.
• Support an environment of health and safety in the milieu at large
• Provide professional, articulate communication- written and verbal
• Maintain healthy boundaries and relationships with clients and staff.
• Create a safe, fun, positive, and intentional learning atmosphere for students.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times-dress, behavior, communication
• Assume other duties or responsibilities as requested, assigned, and as necessary.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, SpEd, Secondary Education or other related field required
• Previous experience working in secondary (12-18 yrs) education setting preferred

Minimum Requirements:

• All candidates must be able to pass a background check.
• Two year commitment
• All candidates must be at least 21 years of age.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25