Assistant Therapeutic Childcare Teacher

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, United States Lifeline Connections Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Vision Statement - Our vision of Lifeline Connections is to be the recognized premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest by providing integrated care, comprehensive services, and enduring relationships.

Mission Statement - Through the use of superior customer service, high quality programs and a well-trained and dedicated staff, our mission is to inspire hope and support life-saving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

Pay Range: $17.50 to $18.25 Hourly

MAJOR DUTIES: The Assistant Therapeutic Childcare Teacher works under the supervision of the Childcare Supervisor. The individual assists the lead teacher or licensee in providing instructional support to children and implement developmentally appropriate programs in the childcare programs. Activities include assessing, monitoring and planning for children’s developmental growth; providing predictability and stability in schedule, routine and interpersonal interactions; modeling appropriate interactions with children and communicating with families, the Childcare Supervisor, and other staff as necessary. This position does not provide clinical services to agency patients. In providing these services, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

  1. Provide all children, regardless of behavior, a much needed sense of safety
  2. Maintain a clean, inviting and well-organized classroom environment
  3. Provide boundaries for children and mothers in a calm and non-judgmental way
  4. Implement consistent positive behavior management
  5. Manage a group of up to 10 children with regular scheduled oversight
  6. Implement developmental screenings
  7. Engage children in developmentally appropriate learning and recreational activities influenced by children’s interests
  8. Be flexible, empathetic and non-judgmental
  9. Maintain confidentiality
  10. Maintain accurate files and complete paperwork in a timely manner
  11. Maintain current understanding of Washington State Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs) and federal regulations pertaining to chemical dependency treatment, early childhood education, and the management of personal health information

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

  1. Associate in arts in early childhood education preferred;
  2. Must have MERIT account and initial STARS training completed;
  3. Have a minimum of an ECE initial certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department within five years of August 1, 2019, or from being employed or promoted to this position;
  4. Willingness and ability to act as lead teacher for up to 2 weeks at any point in employment;
  5. Paid experience teaching children ages birth-5 ;
  6. Current First Aid/CPR certification;
  7. Food Handler’s Permit;
  8. Ability to continuously stand or walk;
  9. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds ;
  10. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently;
  11. Excellent attendance;
  12. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides agency based services to patients in the Inpatient treatment program. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver support services that meet the complex needs of the patients.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are primarily with the members of the treatment team, patients, children of patients, and significant others and family members of the patients. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of client records.

GUIDELINES:

Incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience and performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing the confidentiality of client files, and Lifeline Connections Policy and Procedure Manual.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms stoop, kneel, crouch and/or move a maximum of 20 lbs. Occasional heavy lifting may be required. The employee may be regularly required to effectively operate an automobile.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms. Supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities will be required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Childcare Supervisor





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