Academic Coordinator

Family First Adolescent Services • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

11h

About The Position

Family First Adolescent Services is seeking an Academic Coordinator to join its Education team and support adolescent clients in meeting their academic goals while participating in the organization’s residential program. Clients may have mental health, substance use, or behavioral disorders and typically bring their own curriculum. The coordinator connects with the academic institutions clients attend to continue their existing academic plans, facilitates independent study, and helps students progress through assignments during residential stays of 45–90 days. The position does not involve lesson planning.

The Academic Coordinator works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team, students, families, and academic institutions. The role includes supporting students with academic and behavioral needs, communicating progress, and coordinating academic plans or interventions as appropriate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The organization fosters employee growth and development.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Experience relating to teaching or tutoring.
• Skilled in professional email communication.
• Patience, compassion, and interest in working in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff to ensure students’ safety at all times.
• Develop and coordinate realistic academic plans for students.
• Assist students in achieving their academic goals.
• Facilitate independent study class time for 2.5 hours Monday through Friday.
• Provide direct support to students relating to academic and behavioral needs.
• Provide updates to families and academic institutions.
• Correspond with students’ family members regarding progress.
• Collaborate with the treatment team regarding students’ academic progress and wellbeing.
• Connect with students’ academic institutions to carry forward their academic plans while they are in the residential program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and healthcare package.
• Supportive and fun team culture.
• Non-judgmental environment that promotes self-reflection as a means of growth and learning.
• Meaningful and rewarding work with adolescents and families.
• Room for career advancement in a rapidly growing company.
• Employee growth and development is fostered and encouraged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed