Provides safe and effective services
Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Assists in the supervision and training of youth
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Live on-site in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth through creating a safe and loving family-style living environment
Provide emotional support utilizing praise, positive feedback, affection and empathy to build one’s self-confidence and respect
Use rational problem-solving techniques to teach youth critical thinking skills, assist with behavioral problems, counsel through personal issues and provide crisis intervention
Plan, participate and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining
Display and teach parenting, family and relationship skills to youth, legal guardians and caretakers to create family engagement
Provides safe and effective services
Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned.
Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Adheres to policies and procedures related to Medication Administration for service recipients.
Provides direct care to children.
Serves as an active member of the family home program team; participates in measuring progress and providing input on goals and discharge planning.
Collaborates with courts, social agencies, parents, school personnel and other members of the program about youth's behaviors and progress, as well as strategies for teaching.
Adheres to reporting guidelines.
Assesses and monitors youth skills and progress to determine skill development needs and priorities.
Uses TFM/Boys Town teaching model by describing, practicing, and providing rationales for the use of appropriate skills/behaviors as well as describing and addressing negative behaviors.
Serves as a role model for youth by exhibiting skills taught in the program.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in social sciences, education or related field from accredited institution preferred and minimum of one year of experience working with children; or a similar combination of education and experience. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency and minimum of one year of experience working with children required. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Experience working with youth in foster care or youth who have experienced homelessness preferred. Experience in Teaching-Family Model preferred.
Job Description: This position reports to the Transitional Living Program Supervisor. Through use of the Teaching-Family Model, the Family Teacher applies his or her knowledge, training and experience to recommend and execute individualized treatment for each youth and a therapeutic daily schedule that meets the needs of all residents. This includes ensuring compliance with organization policy and procedures. This full-time, salaried (exempt) position requires flexibility but typically requires working an “eight days on, six days off” (Monday to Monday) schedule. During the eight work days staff sleeps at the community-based transitional living home as needed.
Read MoreQualifications: Bachelor degree in social sciences, education or related field from accredited institution preferred and minimum of one year of experience working with children; or a similar combination of education and experience. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency and minimum of one year of experience working with children required. Experience in Teaching-Family Model preferred. A valid SC driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Due to SC DSS requirements, applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Job Description: This position reports to the Anchor House Program Supervisor. Through use of the Family Teaching Model, the Family Teacher applies his or her knowledge, training and experience to recommend and execute individualized treatment for each resident and a therapeutic daily schedule that meets the needs of all residents. This includes ensuring compliance with organization policy and procedures. This full-time, salaried (exempt) position requires flexibility but typically requires working Monday through Friday 1 PM to 9 PM.
Read MorePerform duties associated with admission a- nd retention of new and existing consumers to our STATESVILLE Intensive In-Home Program. Provide clinical expertise and oversight for the Intensive In-Home Team. Coordinates with Community Based Services Director.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical:
Coordinate delivery of time-limited individual and intensive family treatment services intended to stabilize the home environment, promote reunification, or prevent the utilization of out-of-home placement (i.e., psychiatric hospital, therapeutic foster care, residential treatment facility) for the identified youth within designated time frames.
Completes required documentation to enroll and retain consumers in Intensive In-Home Services provided by CHA, including but not limited to gathering previous treatment histories, development of initial/complete Person-Centered Plan, completion of all paperwork associated with maintaining authorization, and making necessary referrals. Makes appropriate referrals for clients who are referred and do not meet criteria to receive services provided by CHA.
Job Summary: Family Teachers can help youth learn to function in a home-like setting. By example and teaching primarily using the Teaching Family Model (TFM) modality; Family Teachers can offer; healthy values, a safe and secure structured environment, and opportunities for relationship building. Family Teachers will work as a full member of a treatment team for home of residents. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities
Provide clear consistent home rules and daily routines for residents through the use of the TFM system.
Implement the TFM to fidelity through the use of complete teachings with an understanding of the theories that underlie TFM Core training, including: learning theory, motivation systems, and skills curriculum.
Participate in monthly TFM consultations to identify strengths and areas for growth in using the model.
Participate in yearly evaluations for certification as a Family Teacher.
Supervise student daily tasks/ activities; chores, laundry, homework, meal times, chapel, recreation, athletic games, etc.
FAMILY TEACHING COUPLES WANTED:
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home in Lebanon, Indiana is a residential treatment center for adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems. We are seeking house parents (certified family teachers preferred) to work with 8-10 adolescents. Five day work week (with occasional weekend hours)
$112,000/couple; Rent free private apartment - (includes master bedroom with bathroom & walk-in closet; extra bathroom(s); full kitchen; living room; private patio and separate entrance; free utilities; Medical Insurance - Traditional or Health Savings Account ($2,000 employer contribution); 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 8 percent; 7 annual holidays; 5 personal days; 10 vacation days (accrual available for use after 90 days); Relocation assistance.
Read MoreAre you looking for a passionate, purposeful, rewarding job?
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home is a place where youth are safe and cared for; where youth are given the opportunity to become healthy and self-sufficient adults; where families are reunited; and where every person is treated with love and respect.
We are seeking a Full-time Family Teacher to join our team in enriching the quality of life for children and families utilizing the Teaching Family Model.
Here's what you'll be involved in:
· Involvement in the implementation of treatment goals and day-to-day care.
· Assist Family Teacher couples with maintaining and documenting regular communication with parents, caseworkers, teachers, agency personnel, and others who are directly or indirectly involved with the youth’s treatment and care. Submit all required paperwork on time and in a complete and organized condition, meeting or exceeding all licensing requirements (including behaviors support plans, progress notes and logs).
· Create an environment
Read MoreNo two days will ever be the same working at The Marsh Foundation. You can be full-time, working only 4 days a week with 3 hours of built-in overtime. When you become part of our team, you’ll enjoy our pond, 24/7/365 access to our weight room, horseback riding lessons, and excellent compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, vacation, personal leave, and a retirement plan with a company match. No doubt you will be hungry. We have that covered with our home cooked meals at no cost to you.
Read MoreWe are seeking a Full-time Teacher Parent Couple to join our team in enriching the quality of life for youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model. Our Teaching Parent Couple will live in one of our brand-new Hope Ranch homes with six youth.
Description:
Summary/Objective
The Family Teacher Couple is responsible for the care and monitoring of up to six youth in a Teaching Family home in accordance with the Teaching Family Model (TFM) Standards and Code of Ethics and Missouri Residential Licensing Regulations. Staff will work with youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model offered by the Hope Ranch of Missouri in accordance with the policies and practices of the organization, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings associated with a non-profit organization.
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Read MoreSummary/Objective
The Overnight Family Teacher is responsible for the care and monitoring of up to six youth in a Teaching Family home during the scheduled night shift according to the Teaching Family Model (TFM) Standards and Code of Ethics and Missouri Residential Licensing Regulations. The staff will work with youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model offered by the Hope Ranch of Missouri in accordance with the policies and practices of the organization, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings associated with a non-profit organization.
Essential Functions
Read MoreSummary/Objective
The Overnight Family Teacher is responsible for the care and monitoring of up to six youth in a Teaching Family home during the scheduled night shift according to the Teaching Family Model (TFM) Standards and Code of Ethics and Missouri Residential Licensing Regulations. The staff will work with youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model offered by the Hope Ranch of Missouri in accordance with the policies and practices of the organization, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings associated with a non-profit organization.
Essential Functions
Read MoreThe Alternative Family Teacher is responsible for the care and monitoring of up to six youth in a Teaching Family home during the time Teaching Parent Couple is off duty in accordance with the Teaching Family Model (TFM) Standards and Code of Ethics and Missouri Residential Licensing Regulations. The staff will work with youth utilizing the Teaching Family Model offered by the Hope Ranch of Missouri in accordance with the policies and practices of the organization, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings associated with a non-profit organization.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Here's what you'll be involved in:
Read MoreThe Family Specialist is knowledgeable and experienced in regards to the application of appropriate social work skills and principals. The Family Specialist demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment and function as a team member in the professional treatment effort as it applies to each child/family on the assigned caseload. The Family Specialist must be equipped to identify the needs of the children and families in their care, and to address those needs through the application of various components of all of the White's Family Services care models, including Foster Care, Independent Living, Home-Based Services, and Adoption Services. This position is an integral part of the treatment team’s efforts toward permanency; reunification with the legal family, adoption, or independent living. This position requires an over-arching understanding of the entire continuum of services available for families, children, and the referring agencies. The individual must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities
Case Management
Under the periodic guidance of the Clinical Supervisor, develop conceptualization for each assigned case (in conjunction with the treatment team)
Attend and represent White’s at review hearings as well as child and family team meetings; make objective recommendations to the court and the team
Develop an individualized treatment plan for each assigned child/family in consultation with placing agency worker, program manager, and clinical supervisor
Read MoreFamily Teachers can help youth learn to function in a home-like setting. By example and teaching primarily using the Teaching Family Model (TFM) modality; Family Teachers can offer; healthy values, a safe and secure structured environment, and opportunities for relationship building. Family Teachers will work as a full member of a treatment team for home of residents. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities
Provide clear consistent home rules and daily routines for residents through the use of the TFM system.
Implement the TFM to fidelity through the use of complete teachings with an understanding of the theories that underlie TFM Core training, including: learning theory, motivation systems, and skills curriculum.
Participate in monthly TFM consultations to identify strengths and areas for growth in using the model.
Participate in yearly evaluations for certification as a Family Teacher.
Read MoreSummary
The Alternate works in coordination and direction of the Teaching‑Parent couple and the Program Consultant, the Alternate Teaching‑Parent performs management duties associated with the day‑to‑day teaching and guidance of assigned youth in a residential care setting.
Responsibilities
Teach youth a curriculum of skills in social, self‑help, independent living, maintenance, and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual, and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home.
Read MoreUnder the supervision/direction of the Program Consultant and/or Department Director, a Resident Assistant will supervise and guide youth as they learn day-to-day self-care, school and work skills in a supervised independent living setting. Also works under the supervision of designated Mental Health Professionals in the performance of duties as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional.
Responsibilities
Teaches youth a curriculum of skills in social, self-help, independent living, maintenance, and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual, and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home as defined by contract, licensing and the Teaching Family Model.
Provides or coordinates academic assistance to youth, teaching them how to enroll themselves, study and complete other school related activities.
Assists with the development of a normalized home environment that encourages the building of close family relationships among the youth and provides a naturalized family living experience. Assist with
Read MoreSummary:
Under the direction of the Program Consultant, the Lead Teaching Parent provides the day-to-day care and guidance of assigned youths in a residential care setting. The LTP lives in the home while on duty and while on-call (overnights). This position supervises all other direct care staff in the assigned Group Home.
Responsibilities:
Teaches youth a curriculum of skills in social, self-help, independent living, maintenance and academic areas and provides moral, spiritual and physical training and guidance to the youth assigned to their home.
Primary on-site contact with the community for the group home. Assists in the communication of the Home’s philosophy and programs to individuals and groups, agencies and the “community at large” within a service area. Provides or coordinates academic assistance to youths and works closely with the public-school system.
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