Josiah White’s Hiring for Residential Family Teacher at Wabash, IN Full Time

Josiah White’s

APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT JOSIAHWHITES.ORG/CAREERS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Family Teacher

Department: Residential Services

Employment Status: Full-time/ Regular/ Non-Exempt

Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. This person must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors in Human Services or related field preferred. The regular Family Teacher must function as a positive role model for residents.

s to: Residential Supervisor

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.

● Work with treatment team members and general staff to develop, implement, and review resident’s treatment plans and quarterly s.

● Counsel residents within the TFM skill scope: social, interpersonal relationships, personal hygiene, domestic skills, work habits, etc.

● Work with families of residents as requested by members of the treatment team.

● Provide basic first aid for residents and keep necessary records of resident’s medical needs.

● Apply universal precautions procedures when exposed to bodily fluids.

● Accompany residents to medical appointments when necessary.

● Maintain home cleanliness ( all major maintenance problems).

● Provide recreation/activities for residents and walk residents to various campus facilities.

● Engage in conflict resolution, intervene in crisis situations, and physically restrain residents with trained technique when necessary.

● Perform administrative functions: daily shift , client progress note, order requisition, clothing records, student checkbooks, treatment work, IL logs, signature cards, signature bank book, etc.

● Promote a Christ-Centered environment within the home and campus setting facilitating and/or supporting Family Teacher facilitation of devotions in the home setting; support White’s Chaplain and/or Spiritual Life Director in campus Spiritual Life programming.

● Attend staff meetings, training, review boards, etc.

● Ensure the safety and well-being for youth (i.e. monitor medication including psychotropic medications, First aid needs, physical needs, bedding, diet, recreation, and emotional needs).

● Prepare meals for the home as needed. (Sunday night, breakfast daily, and when the cafeteria is closed).

● Complete other duties as required by the Residential Supervisor.

Skill, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability

● This position requires a person to work independently. Family Teachers must be: organized, at work on time, willing to work additional shifts, and able to take on extra job responsibilities.

● This person needs to enjoy working with other staff members and have the ability to get along in a community type environment.

● Must have a valid driver’s license.

● Must be open to different styles of intervening with residents.

● A willingness to be involved in training and learning new ways to deal with residents.

● Must demonstrate the needed skills to work with residents: relationship building, structured, flexible, communication, assertiveness, genuineness, patience, balance of grace and truth, and composure in crisis situations.

● Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

● Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of White’s Residential and Family Services.

Physical Demands of Position

● Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time, do significant walking, and actively supervise home recreation.

● Able to perform routine home maintenance and cleaning, planting flowers, painting, scrubbing floors, etc.

● Apply the MindSet physical restraint techniques for residents who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of MindSet physical restraints).

● Must have energy and stamina to work from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on a regular basis, if shift applies.

Working Conditions

● Work days will be scheduled on a two week cycle. 7AM-10PM or 2PM-10PM

● Attend work regularly and be on time.

● Flexibility in taking days off may be necessary.

● Will work holidays as scheduled.

APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT JOSIAHWHITES.ORG/CAREERS

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $46,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person