SUMMARY:

The Education Specialist is responsible for providing classroom time, completing appropriate screenings, & coordinating communication between the Inpatient Programs & the home schools. This information may include treatment plan goals including length of stay targets, assessments, behavioral techniques and related specifics.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as an internal & external resource regarding educational placement concerns.
• Participates in the development of clinical & educational programming.
• Work in partnership with the Marketing department to promote the Child/Adolescent Programs.
  • Provide school contact information to the Marketing department.
  • Provide information regarding Rogers Memorial Hospital to schools.
  • Conduct tours of the facility for visiting school staff.
  • Gather information of needs of the school community and communicate to Marketing.
• Complete the initial admission functions and document.
  • Secure, or validate, release of information for a contact person at the home school.
  • Verbally discuss concerns regarding the patient with identified school contact person.
  • Meet with the patient to review educational issues.
  • Complete educational assessment & educational testing.
• Attend appropriate school sessions, IEP meetings and conferences and document summary in the medical record.
  • Provide educational information regarding the patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Assist the school with the development of an educational plan regarding behavior management of the patient at school.
• Implement the education therapy programming.
  • Adapt programming in consideration of the following patient information: academic strengths, weaknesses, & special needs.
  • Select goals & materials designed to meet age-specific needs.
  • Implement & enforce effective behavior management techniques.
• Coordinate discharge planning regarding the educational placement and needs of the patients.
  • Notify the identified school contact of discharge.
  • Arrange for receipt of requested written information.
  • Act as the primary resource for patients, parents, and guardians regarding school concerns. 9. Attend daily staffing meetings, communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provides appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record.
  • Summarizes results of assessments & appropriate testing.
  • Records a daily note that indicates progress towards treatment goals.
  • Provides input & interventions into treatment plan.
  • Documents information released to identified school contact or parents.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement program on an ongoing basis, including, but not limited to:
  • patient satisfaction.
  • unit or hospital-based performance improvement teams.
  • unit systems or communication patterns that might be improved.
  • unit or hospital safety.
• Participate in projects, tasks and continuing education opportunities to improve skills and expand competence in the delivery of Education Specialist duties.

• Conduct self in a professional manner. - Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely responses. - Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner. - Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner with a focus on solution. - Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same. - Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward parties outside the Hospital (patient, families, visitors, vendors, etc.). - Comply with the Hospital’s policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control and Employee Health policies and programs. - Use courteous, cooperative and respectful behavior when working with patients, families, physicians, visitors and Hospital employees. - Demonstrate a working knowledge of Hospital/department policies and procedures. - Support changes in staffing/scheduling when unit and Hospital patient care needs require. - 1) Accept reassignment in a positive manner. - 2) Demonstrate willingness to adjust work schedule, when able, to meet patient’s needs. - Recognize need for support, seek appropriate assistance when needed, and continually remain alert to peers who need assistance, and offer assistance to them when structured activities are complete. - Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a similar field is required.
• Must be 18 years of age, or older.
• A minimum of four (4) years of direct related experience in a mental health field with children or adolescents is required.
• A valid, Wisconsin drivers’ license is preferred. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital’s insurance carrier
• An American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within 30 days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient within 60 days of the date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

BENEFITS:  

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.  
• Childcare reimbursement offered for positions of 20 hours or more per week.  
• Gainshare bonus based on company goals. 
• 401k with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1. 
• Loan relief, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. 

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The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org. 

EOE/MFDV 

Required Skills Required Experience