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Washington County Mental Health Services · 15 hours ago

Special Activities Coordinator for ChOICE Academy

Barre Town, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$26.59/hr - $26.59/hr

4+ years exp

Washington County Mental Health Services is dedicated to serving the community, and they are seeking a Special Activities Coordinator for Ch.O.I.C.E. Academy. This role involves developing and supervising after school and summer programs for youth, managing program finances, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support the emotional and intellectual growth of participants.

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Responsibilities

Develop and sustain an 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

Qualification

Bachelor's DegreeChildrenOrganizational skillsGrant writingConflict de-escalation techniquesCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Psychology, Education, etc) required

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

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Grant writing experience very helpful

Benefits

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