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Washington County Mental Health Services is Hiring a ChOICE Academy Educational Instructor –High School Language Arts Near BARRE, VT
- Design and implement academic curriculum and instruction appropriate to each student in the classroom.
- Requisition necessary teaching materials and equipment, within the available budget.
- Implement social and behavioral programming for each student in the classroom.
- Develop positive and therapeutic working relationships with youth, families and staff.
- Communicate well with all parties involved with the youth, both verbally and in writing.
- Accept and respond to administrative and professional supervision.
- Complete all Academy and agency required paperwork completely and in a timely manner.
- Work consistently within the program's mission.
- Follow and implement all Academy and agency policies and procedures.
- Willingness to learn de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
- Ability to restrain youth who are a danger to self or others.
- Work consistently within the mission of the program
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Coordinator.
- Bachelor’s degree with extensive knowledge (18 college credits) and experience in instructional specialization with teaching experience required.
- Bachelor's or master's degree, with a teaching license in the appropriate area of instructional specialization, grades 7-12.
- Teachers meeting Vermont’s Highly Qualified standard.
- Teaching experience with children with severe emotional and behavioral challenges or other mental health issues preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to execute both verbal and physical restraint de-escalation techniques or willingness to learn de-escalation techniques.
- Able to move around the office/classroom and occasionally traverse outdoor setting up to one mile in a continuous session.
- Able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Able to move items up to 50 pounds around the office/classroom for various needs.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$47k-95k (estimate)
05/24/2024
08/19/2024
wcmhs.org
BERLIN, VT
500 - 1,000
1967
PAUL DUPRE
$50M - $200M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Washington County Mental Health Services
Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is designated by Vermont Statute to provide a wide variety of support and treatment opportunities for children, adolescents, families, and adults living with the challenges of mental illness, emotional and behavioral issues, and developmental disabilities. These services are both office and community-based through outreach. The range of services offered includes prevention and wellness, assessment and stabilization, and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week emergency response. WCMHS is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center. The agency ...
was established under this name in 1967 and proudly celebrates 50 years of serving our community. We take a flexible approach to person-centered care for citizens within Washington County and the adjacent towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. Guidelines for acceptance and participation in our programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, or religion. Our dedicated staff works to assist each individual to reach his or her goals. Within the last year, approximately 5,000 individuals (8% of the population of Washington County) benefited from the services offered by WCMHS. Five percent of these individuals participated in multiple programs offered across the agencys divisions, receiving direct services. The remaining 3% were served through educational sessions, community forums, extended family and other non-billable services. Mission Statement: Washington County Mental Health Services advocates the inclusion of all persons into our communities and actively encourages Self-Determination and Recovery. We serve all individuals and families coping with the challenges of developmental disabilities and mental health by providing trauma informed services to support them as they achieve their highest potential and best possible quality of life.
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