Special Activities Coordinator for ChOICE Academy
Barre, VT
Full Time
CYFS
Experienced
Special Activities Coordinator, Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy
Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy is seeking a self-motivated, organized individual who loves fun and the hard work that goes into creating it. If you want to create and implement activities to enrich the emotional and intellectual growth of youth ages 12-22 through after school and summer programming, we want to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
- Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
- Employee assistance plan.
- Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
- 12.5 paid holidays annually.
- Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
- Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community
Develop and sustain and after school program and summer programming for Ch.O.I.C.E Academy students and, as space allows, other WCMHS adolescent clients.
Supervise the summer program staff.
Responsible for fundraising, organizing, and leading summer trips.
Grant writing and fundraising for special projects.
Adhere to agency guidelines in management of program finances and all paperwork.
Communicate and collaborate with all responsible parties (parents and guardians, educators, treatment team members) about the children in the program
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Psychology, Education, etc) required. Master's degree preferred.
Four years or more working with children with severe emotional and behavioral challenges or mental health issues required.
Strong organizational skills are a must.
Willing to learn and, when necessary, employ conflict de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Team player who takes supervision well.
Grant writing experience very helpful.
Work Environment:
Work takes place in a number of environments including schools, outdoor recreational facilities, and on-site programming spaces.
Local and regional travel required, especially during summer programming.
Ultimate responsibility for the care and well-being of children in the program. These children can have severe emotional and behavioral challenges that may require use of restraint techniques.
Compensation:
This full-time position starts at $26.59 per hour commensurate with experience.
About the Agency:
For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”
Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Apply for this position
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