Academic and Life Skills Program Coordinator

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on experience

Full Time Schedule: 40 hours per week, some weekends as needed. Flexible schedule!

Location: Needville and Stafford, Texas

Are you a high-energy professional with a passion for teaching life skills, supporting education, and making a lasting impact? OPI Houston (FKA Fulshear) is hiring a Academic Coordinator to lead our dynamic Life Skills team and champion exceptional client care, educational growth, and community integration.

In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with clients, families, and staff to build meaningful connections and promote independence. You’ll teach essential life skills—such as communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, time management, financial literacy, and interpersonal skills—empowering clients to manage real-world responsibilities, build healthy relationships, and navigate social media appropriately. You’ll also play a key role in supporting clients’ educational development, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in academic or vocational settings.

At OPI Houston, we empower women+ (ages 18-28) to take charge of their lives and create positive change. Our beautiful 34-acre ranch near Houston, TX, offers a variety of therapies, including cognitive-behavioral, equine-assisted, family, and individual therapy. We specialize in addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, addiction, trauma, and attachment issues. Through attachment and trauma-focused modalities, life skills development, and family systems work, we help young adults move beyond trauma and cultivate fulfilling lives

• Lead the life skills team, align with program strategies, oversee performance, and hold team members accountable.
• Train, onboard, and develop staff while ensuring coverage for classes and meetings.
• Manage client transitions by driving discharge plans, collaborating with treatment teams, and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Assist clients with transitions, including moving, packing, unpacking, and grocery shopping.
• Foster alumni engagement by coordinating events, connecting clients to resources, and gathering feedback.
• Facilitate clear communication between teams, clients, and families.
• Uphold professionalism, company policies, and attendance expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field (required)
• Experience working in educational settings and/or possession of relevant educational certifications (required)
• Proven background in life skills coaching, case management, or a related role—preferably within healthcare, behavioral health, or social services
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, including experience in training, motivating, and holding team members accountable
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate events such as alumni engagement and client support initiatives
• Skilled in assessing client needs and delivering personalized, holistic support services
• Must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and be authorized to work in the United States
• Employment is contingent upon a clean driving record, successful background check, and negative drug screening

• Become the Best of the Best: Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescents lives.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
• Robust (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO accrual, and paid parental leave.

 Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite