Refresh Mental Health Hiring for Education Advocate at Elkhart, IN Full Time

Keys Counseling is a premier home-based therapy agency providing services throughout Northwest Indiana. We are seeking a full-time Educational Advocate to join our outstanding team at our office in Elkhart, IN. We are looking for a motivated candidate who enjoys making a difference in the lives of others in their community. We offer competitive compensation, flexibility, growth potential and a great working environment!

Keys Counseling specializes in child and family services treating children and adults with involvement in the Department of Child Services or juvenile delinquency legal systems. Keys Counseling advocates for community safety, family preservation, and emotional healing by addressing a wide range of mental health and relationship issues with an array of evidence-based strategies.

Educational Advocates are equally teachers and caseworkers. Collaborating with students and families in the school, home, and community settings. They connect the disparate elements of a child’s educational experience, while simultaneously working to develop the skills required for successful participation in all parts of life. Educators’ interventions are of high quality, family-centered, and culturally competent. All interventions are focused on keeping children in school, improving academic performance and educating parents about how to be involved in the process.

Responsibilities:
Establishing open, engaged, and directed dialogue between clients, families, and school systems.

Attending case conferences and administrative meetings to advocate for student rights and ensure appropriate educational placement.

Providing academic assistance in both individual and group settings, as well as within the school for those students with extreme academic and/or behavioral needs.

Building students’ self-esteem by instilling an active sense of responsibility, initiative, and self-advocacy in the classroom.

Serving as part of a treatment team to develop and maintain goals in all life arenas.

Administering educational assessments and programming. Attending weekly staff meetings and all company and state trainings made available.

Maintaining working relationships with referral sources by promptly responding to all communication requests.

Maintaining professional boundaries with clients, families, and referral sources.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Vision, and 401 K Plans) to full-time employees

PTO and Holiday pay

Flexible scheduling- excellent work/life balance

Promotes collaboration and communication amongst team members

Clinical support from supervisions, staffing, and ongoing trainings

Qualifications & Experience include but are not limited to the following:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly-related human service field from an accredited college.(Other Bachelor’s degrees will be accepted with a minimum of two years of experience working directly with families in the child welfare system.)

Teaching License or Certificate is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of Special Education and the implementation of IEPs.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to use private car to transport self and others, in compliance with state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.

Keys Counseling is a proud member of the Refresh Mental Health network—a nationwide network that includes leading private practices with unique and specialized programs. This relationship allows us to maintain our local leadership and solid reputation in the community. It also enhances our practice with additional resources, infrastructure, and operational support, allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing exemplary care to your clients.

Keys Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA+ communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Refresh is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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