Job Details

Title: Tutor
Department: Operations
Location: On-site with occasional remote or off-site school collaboration
Reports To: Education Coordinator
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt

Job Summary:

The Tutor at Horizon Recovery is responsible for ensuring the academic continuity and support of clients during behavioral health treatment. This role plays a vital part in integrating academic responsibilities into the daily structure of treatment programming while ensuring appropriate use of technology, client engagement, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). The ideal candidate is organized, observant, tech-savvy, and experienced in supporting adolescents with complex academic and behavioral profiles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clients with academic and technical support while enrolled, including troubleshooting login issues, accessing curriculum, and understanding assignments.
• Monitor student behavior and engagement during academic periods, encouraging participation and focus.
• Immediately report any concerning behavior, safety issues, or policy violations to the House Supervisor or designated manager.
• Observe student use of electronic devices to prevent inappropriate internet or platform access; report any technical vulnerabilities or access concerns.
• Track academic progress, attendance, and completion status, and maintain updated education files.
• Document education-related activities, observations, and support provided in the client's EMR in accordance with Horizon policies.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to report on client academic participation and collaborate on holistic support strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Behavioral Health, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in academic coordination or student support services, preferably in a behavioral health, residential, or special education environment.
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms (e.g., Edgenuity, Odysseyware, Connections Academy) and basic IT troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting adolescents with behavioral, educational, or emotional challenges.
• Understanding of Arizona credit/graduation requirements and transcript evaluation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and EMR documentation platforms.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Level Education or greater.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (Arizona).

Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, observe student computer use, speak English, hear, use a telephone, and operate a computer. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Horizon Recovery is an at-will employer. This job description is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Horizon Recovery reserves the right to revise this job description to meet organizational needs. This does not constitute a contract of employment.

Work Location: Peoria, Buckeye, Glendale, & Rover (multi-site)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. This job description outlines the essential functions of the position; individuals must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this role.

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