WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
JOBDESCRIPTION
POSITION:STEM INSTRUCTOR II
CLASSIFICATION CODE: EXEMPT FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT:SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) PROGRAM
REPORTS TO:STEMTEACHER/CERTIFIED STEM TEACHER
STATEMENT OF JOB:
TheSTEM Instructor IIprovides therapeutic and recreational services by assisting in organizing, planning, and running school,after school, school breaks, and summerScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) programs services to children and adolescents enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services Inc. (ABHS). This position is responsible forimplementationof individualizedbehavioral health promotion lessons for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) behavioral plans within the context of the ABHS STEM program in school or community-based environments. TheSTEM Instructor IIis responsible for thescheduling, setup, anddelivery of the STEM SEL curriculum and hands-on learning projects in classroom environments and during extracurricular activities outside of school; supporting teachers and STEM SEL Staff with the integration of STEM SEL projects to successfully integrate the use of effective strategies in order to enhance student learning. Inadditionthe STEM SEL Instructor’s specific duties include delivering STEM projects and SEL lessons directly to students.The STEM SEL instructor needs a valid AZ substitute teaching license to be able to work with students without direct supervision orassistancewithin thepublic schoolsettingas well as Behavioral Health Technician certificationin order toimplement Behavioral Health Promotion lessons.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages a caseload of clients/potential clients whowould benefitfrom behavioral health services.
Provides therapeutic servicesassistanceto ABHS clinical staff, including, but not limited to,school andcommunity visits, appointment coordination, outreach services for clients having difficulty accessing services, and/or for reengagement in treatment services.
Facilitates group and individual behavioral health promotion and education programs in coordination with ABHSclinician, including, but not limited to client walk-in services.
Facilitates group and individual behavioral health promotion programs before, during, and after STEM projects and providesindividual, group, andcounseling services to clients when needed.
Documentscontact withclients in order to assess needs, maintain required paperwork and engage family members. Complete documentationin accordance withArizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS Standards.
Work directly with STEM SEL Educators,Coordinators, SEL Specialists, Developers and WUSD Teachers in the development,implementationand evaluation of STEM SEL initiatives and curriculum.
Provide consistent communication withClinicians, ABHS School Therapists,School Coachesin the delivery of Behavioral Health services of ABHS enrolled clients.
Take a leadership role in coordinating, organizing, and implementingspecial ABHS-sponsored or -supported events/activities, including before school, after school, during lunch, on weekends,holidaysand summer break.
Implement the STEM SEL curriculum for K-12 students; work directly with individual students and groups of students as a STEM SELBHTinstructor;
Prepare weekly STEM project lesson plans,projectexamples for use in classroom projects, andverifyall STEM supplies needed are on handto deliver lessons.
Identifyand report to STEMTeachers andDevelopers concerning learning needs, barriers and challenges in the organizing and implementation of STEM SEL curricula; and implement problem-solving actions.
Communicate with STEM Teachersand Coordinatorsabout inventory on hand, and supplies and tools needed for implementing STEM projects
Assistand provide input and support plans to implement STEM SEL curricula into existing courses orassistin developing new courses and curricula. Ensure all program activities are directly connected to both the classroom expectations ofthe schooland the vision of the STEM SEL Program.
Share information and best practices in STEM SEL implementation with STEM SEL staff. Provide assistancetoallSTEM Techstaffduring implementation of STEM SEL lessons.
Provide oversight for technology devices used in the classroom;Implement the use of technology to deliver the STEM SEL lessons.
Coordinate andorganize any special STEM SEL events/activities including before school, after school, lunchtime,weekendsand holidays.
Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Indian Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)and other pertinent regulatory authorities.
Maintain ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules,policiesand principles and as outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics.
Participation in all required ABHS trainingincluding ongoing clinical oversight.
Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self-discipline, and genuine care for the treatment and recovery of clients. All clients and staff members must be treated with dignity and respect.
Performs otherduties asassigned by supervisor.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of abachelordegree (mental health/human services oreducationrelated fieldpreferred) and a current permanent AZ substitute teacher’s licenseand qualify as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in the state of AZ.
Oneyearmental health experiencepreferred; experience working with Native Americans preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; abilityto speak the Apachelanguage preferred.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors, including basic knowledge in supervising and evaluating staff
Valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
MS Officeproficiencyand ability to correctlyoperatecopymachineand fax.
Abilityto pass all pre-employment testing,including, butnot limited to,fingerprint clearance, drug testingandbackground check.
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