SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Family Teacher Couple is a married couple who lives in our residential style homes and are 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.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

Involvement in the implementation of treatment goals and day-to-day care.

· Create an environment of “no restraint” youth empowerment. The Full-time Family Teacher Couple will be proficient in identifying and implementing appropriate verbal de-escalation techniques as trained in the Teaching Family pre-service workshop and/or prescribed in the individualized behavior support plans to reduce/eliminate need for physical restraint.

· Model and teach youth general social skills, self-care (i.e. personal hygiene to include bathing, brushing teeth, grooming, care of clothing/personal belongings) and self-maintenance (i.e. room care, household chores, meal preparation).

· Establish and maintain meaningful positive relationships through the use of quality components (i.e. pleasant, warm, supportive, non-verbal demeanor and voice tone).

· Provide a daily structured routine which includes extra-curricular activities in and outside of the home (i.e. school, campus, and community events) to promote healthy habits based on youth’s developmental needs.

· Implement the Teaching Family Model as trained, consulted, and evaluated.

· Administer medications according to agency policy. Document and maintain accurate medication logs.

· 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).

REQUIREMENTS:

 Must be a married couple.

 Must be at least 21.

 Have a minimum of a high school diploma

 Be able to pass an extensive background check

 Be able to pass a physical and drug screen

 Successfully complete TFM training

 Must be dependable regarding work schedule and punctuality.

 Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain
objectivity, fairness, and consistency.

 Assertive, flexible, team-oriented, and able to maintain a high degree of
confidentiality.

 Empathy for the goals and practices of a childcare agency.

 Must hold a valid driver’s license and able to be insurable by Hope Ranch of
Missouri’s insurance carrier.

 Ability to become CPI certified and efficient in the use of Teaching Family Model.

 Have sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of Hope Ranch
of Missouri’s youth.

 Experience working with adolescents is preferred but not required.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Five days, per work week with 2 days off each week.

Hope Ranch of Missouri in Stanton, Missouri is a residential treatment center for youth (ages 6-19) with emotional and behavioral problems due to abuse and neglect. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, non-denominal, Christian organization. The Hope Ranch of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more at: hoperanchmo.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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