SHIFT LEAD | Spark Balance

About the role

Spark Balance is a co-ed, residential treatment program for adolescents specializing in neurodiversity. The students in Spark Balance struggle with challenges from high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and other similar diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Develop close, personal, and emotionally supportive relationships with the students on your home, coaching them in their treatment progression.
• Be a leader and an example to reliably intercede and successfully mediate any conflicts at hand, or any time a student needs further support and guidance.
• Implement clinical treatment plans as outlined by the Treatment Team, and assure team members also understand expectations.
• Participate in a wide variety of activities with the students, encouraging and supporting them to develop the skills associated with the tasks (i.e., sports, bike riding, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, leisure activities and hobbies, etc.).
• Serve as an assistant to the Home Manager in leadership duties. This includes, but is not limited to, training Coaches on your team, handling operational components of assigned shift, assuring Spark Academy program components are consistent, and that treatment care objectives are applied in a true, high-quality manner.
• Consistently touch base with team members, for performance tracking and development, reporting any necessary updates to the Home Manager.
• Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings, coming prepared to report on the therapeutic progression of the students. Work collaboratively with clinical Therapists and other Treatment Team members to develop strategic goals and objectives for each student.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach and mentor adolescents.
• Ambitious to learn and continually enhance knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and mental health.
• Good energy and ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Engaging and empathetic character, with a balance of tenacity and determination.
• Good problem-solving, decisiveness, and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Aptitude of adolescent development.
• Basic understanding and competency of neurodiversity and other mental health diagnoses. Must also show assertiveness to improve knowledge and competency for efficient job performance.
• Management and leadership skills - using passion and vision to teach and steward both students and employees.
• Excellence in innovation and executing plans, knowing how to be attuned to the people and business you serve to weave culture and results.
• Good computer knowledge and professional writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working with adolescents and individuals with neurodiversity is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Background check and drug screening will be required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and mental health.
• Ability to manage and lead effectively.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule allowing you to work around your commitments.
• Competitive pay and engaging work making it a fulfilling and rewarding career choice.
• A supportive team of coworkers, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
• Will also include a Sunday rotation, working one Sunday every four weeks, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.