Regulation Team | Spark Academy

Heritage Schools, Inc.•Provo, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Spark Academy is a co-ed, residential treatment program for adolescents specializing in neurodiversity, including high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar diagnoses. Life Coaches work with teenagers one-on-one, in small groups, and through shared activities to help them develop life skills, set and achieve goals, and build confidence and resilience. The role involves supporting students’ treatment progress, implementing treatment plans, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and responding to crisis situations. Spark Academy is part of The Heritage Community, a nonprofit treatment program located in Provo, Utah. The schedule is offered in several options: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during either of those same time ranges. The role also includes a Sunday rotation, working one Sunday every four weeks from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Not all schedule options may be available, and the employer will try to place employees in a position that best fits their schedule.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years old.
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor adolescents successfully.
Assertiveness and willingness to learn and continually improve knowledge of neurodiversity and mental health.
Good energy and ability to work in all weather conditions.
Engaging and empathetic character, with tenacity and determination.
Problem-solving, decisiveness, and teamwork skills.
Proficient communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Physical fitness and stamina to respond effectively to physically demanding situations.
Physical ability to provide interventions, such as safety holds.
Valid driver's license and no more than one traffic violation on the driving record in the past three years to be approved to transport students using company vehicles.
Fluency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.

Responsibilities

Develop close, personal, and emotionally supportive relationships with students to coach them through their treatment progression.
Implement clinical treatment plans as outlined by the Treatment Team.
Maintain a healthy, comfortable, safe, and caregiving environment.
Participate in activities with students and encourage them to develop skills through activities such as sports, bike riding, skiing, rock climbing, hiking, and swimming.
Use mediation and intervention techniques to redirect students who need support and guidance during escalated moments.
Respond promptly to crises and disturbances in a calm and controlled manner.
Assess situations and determine appropriate de-escalation techniques and intervention strategies.
Communicate with individuals in crisis using active listening and empathy to build rapport.
Transport students to and from off-campus appointments and activities using company vehicles.