Para-Professional/Coach Couselor (Flex)

About the role

DePaul Academy, located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, shares a campus with the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center. DePaul serves young men aged 14-18 who have mental health, substance abuse and/or behavioral needs. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, DePaul provides its youth with access to therapeutic services and diverse social and educational opportunities. Through a blend of evidence-based treatment, academic and extracurricular opportunities, young men are provided a normalized setting that foster a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Work as a staff member of the Education Department team
• Implement and adhere to the principles of the Positive Organizational Culture
• Provide instructional services to students
• When not working in Education, assist the Group Living Department as a Youth Mentor by watching student behavior and redirecting as necessary
• Assist with transports and/or assist with ratio as necessary in other departments

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, physical, TB test, and a search of the child abuse central registry

Pay

Starting at $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues

Schedule

8-hour shifts Monday through Friday with a varying schedule of hours

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