Recovery Family Teacher

Josiah White’s

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Family Teacher

Department: Recovery 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.

Reports to: Recovery 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 reports.
• 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 (report 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 report, 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 Recovery 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 Recovery 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.

Working Conditions

• Work days will be scheduled on a two week cycle.  Options include7AM-10PM, 6AM-2PM, or 2PM-10PM
• Attend work regularly and be on time.
• Flexibility in taking days off may be necessary.
• Will work holidays as scheduled.