Temporary Alternate Teaching Parents (3 positions) - Heber Sprin

Temporary Alternate Teaching Parents (3 positions) - Heber Sprin

Temporary positions available until Permanent staffing placed - Ideal for Extra Money College Students Retired Couples Semi-Retired - Position Overview This is a salaried professional position. The Alternate works in coordination with the other Group Home staff 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 and operation of the Group Home facility.. 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. Assists with the provision of academic assistance to youth and works closely with the public school system. Provides coverage and program continuity of the youth home as specified in the youth home staff scheduling procedures (this includes overnight stays in the homes with staff quarters). When on duty serves equally with other team members as primary staff responsible for home operations. Works with other staff in 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. With other staff members provides counseling concern direction assistance and support that would normally be received from a parent. Coordinates with other staff in the implementation of an individualized plan of care for each youth. Works closely with the youth parents teachers social workers the court and significant others to ensure the definition and implementation of a proper and effective program of youth care to assist each youth in achieving to his her maximum potential. Works closely with the other Group Home staff and the program supervisor to ensure efficient home coverage and mutually satisfying working relationships. In coordination with the other Group Home staff expends money for youth home operation. Maintains fiscal records as directed and in accordance with sound business practice. Please apply at www.methodistfamily.org careers EOE Remains informed about local state and federal standards and regulations pertaining to the provision of services to children and their families. Works with other Group Home staff in providing the following functions admission of children to the home residential services for children and their families discharge of children from the home maintenance of case records. Establishes and maintains contact with program referral sources by making personal visits and other contacts to agencies and others within a service area. Assists in the interpretation of the Home s philosophy and programs to individuals and groups agencies and the community at large within a service area. Assists with preparation for home licensure. Takes advantage of in-service training and professional growth opportunities. Works closely with the other Group Home staff and their supervisor consultant to develop and implement all areas of care to the youth in the home. Seeks consultation and provides detailed information regarding all significant issues affecting youth in care. Cooperates in scheduling consultation supervision visits to the home. Seeks out responds positively to and implements suggestions and feedback from supervisors. Provides and maintains requested information and program records. Physically capable of restraining youth if said youth are a danger to themselves or others. Physically capable and willing to teach and assist youth in maintenance activities occurring in and around the youth home. Activities include but are not limited to yard care interior cleaning vehicle cleaning and maintenance Possess or able to obtain a valid Arkansas Driver s License. Performs as directed related duties as needed in coordination with other Group Home staff or home supervisor. Qualifications A Bachelor s Degree from an accredited university in human services or education field preferred. Experience working with children or other population with special needs preferred. The ability to take advantage of extensive training and to apply that training to the implementation of a comprehensive program of care for children.