Education Coordinator

The Ridge RTC • Morrill, ME

16h

About The Position

Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking an Education Coordinator to support the educational programming within our residential treatment programs. This role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating academic services for adolescents and young adults in treatment while collaborating closely with families, external academic systems, and internal clinical leadership. The ideal candidate brings empathy, organization, and the ability to integrate educational structure within a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential treatment, facilities management, education, or supervisory roles preferred.
• Prior experience in a residential or behavioral healthcare setting required.
• Experience in a classroom or educational setting preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (KIPU experience a plus)
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents, young adults, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (KIPU experience a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in residential treatment, facilities management, education, or supervisory roles preferred.
• Experience in a classroom or educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support program leadership and clinical teams in implementing organizational values across all aspects of program services and client care.
• Coordinate and maintain individualized educational plans in collaboration with parents, guardians, and external academic systems.
• Facilitate and maintain daily classroom structure, ensuring a productive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Provide support in clinical programming as needed, including facilitating group conversations and modeling youth-sensitive interactions.
• Coach and support staff in best practices related to educational services within a residential treatment setting.
• Assist with discharge planning related to academic transitions, utilizing discharge tools and tracking progress through the EMR.
• Monitor resident sharps and valuables, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and reporting of safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation and consistent communication with clinical, billing, and utilization review teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 4% match.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
• Chef made meals onsite.
• Continuing Education Assistance.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level