Family Teacher - White's Residential and Family Services (Wabash, Indiana)

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.

 Reports 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 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 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.

Working Conditions

Work days will be scheduled on a two week cycle.  Incumbent would commit to first shift Monday-Friday 6AM-2PM, second shift 2PM-10PM, or Saturday and Sunday only 6AM-10PM.

Attend work regularly and be on time.

Flexibility in taking days off may be necessary.

Will work holidays as scheduled

Interested? Apply via Josiahwhites.org/careers