Student Support Coach

Who we are :

UMFS’ Charterhouse School is a place where Virginia’s kids with special needs can get out of their comfort zone and start to get out into the world. Our job is to show them a more effective and productive way. Our elementary, middle and high school students benefit from a proven curriculum of academic and social skills instruction. As a result, our fully accredited school has a proud history of helping students reach graduation or their goals of returning to public schools.

Who we serve :

Our population is comprised of children form ages 6 to 22, with autism and other neurological differences, emotional, learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities, as well as other impairments. 8 : 1 ratios for student to Teachers / Support Staff.

What we are looking for :

A Student Support Coach to provide behavioral support and intervention, instructional delivery assistance, and liaison support at the direction of the teacher or administrative staff. Serve as part of educational team to provide safe and secure environment and assistance to students in residential and day school programs for youth with behavioral, emotional or autism spectrum disorders. Participates in team meetings. Actively participates in professional development and required trainings.

What you will need :

Prefer Bachelor’s degree in human services field and two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and skills.

Why work at UMFS?

UMFS has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 120 years. Our main campus is in Richmond, Va., and we offer nearly 20 programs at nine locations throughout Virginia.

Work-life balance is critical to the health and well-being of our employees, which is why we offer full-time employees generous paid leave, 12 paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits options that include vision, and optional dental.

All UMFS employees (this includes part-time and PRN) are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at UMFS, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. UMFS doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background.