Youth instructor

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Position Description

Department History Overview:

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.

Vision:

To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

Life Skills Instructor Overview:

Under the supervision of the In-Care-Supervisor of Houston Alumni and Youth (HAY) Center, this position provides Case Life Skills Assessments and Independent Living Skills Training to current foster care youth; between the ages of 15 and 18 years old, in a 13-county area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enhances a state mandated curriculum and teaches life skills classes in each of six core curriculum areas: Life Decisions/ Responsibilities, Personal/Social Relationships, Financial Management, Housing & Transportation, Job Readiness, and Health & Safety (Must be willing to work on Saturdays)

• Administers and scores Casey Life Skills Assessment including face-to-face feedback discussion sessions.

• Completes monthly reports as required by our contractors and submits to direct supervisor within a required time frame.

• Enters all required documentation in agency database within a required time frame.

• Maintains record of all youth documents as it relates to Casey Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training.

• Assist with in-care services (Casey Life Skills assessment and case management) during periods of time when no Life Skills Training is scheduled.

• Completes Independent Study Guides in lieu of classroom setting Life Skills Training as needed.

• Participates in HAY (Houston Alumni & Youth) Center events and Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) statewide and regional activities.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral or other Social Science.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time paid experience working with adolescents in group facilitation in a classroom, educational, or social service setting.

Licensure:

• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Case Management Software.

• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent/transition age youth stages of development.

• Knowledge of behavioral assessment administration/interpretation tools

• Knowledge of the transitional needs including life skills and linkages for youth aging out of the foster care system

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be responsible and self-disciplined and work independently.

• Training and experience using a computer with a variety of software including Microsoft Office.

• Ability to become CPR certified.

• Ability to obtain a food handler certification.

• Self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.

• Must possess great organizational skills.

• Have good public relations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and business associates.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Working Hours:

• Must be able to work on Saturdays.

• Full-time/Grant Funded Position

• Tuesday - Saturday 8am-5pm (During School Year), Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (During Summer)

Salary Range:

• $45,177.60-$51,916.80 (Annually)

• Plus, Mileage Reimbursement

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: