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Court Competency Curriculum Instructor

• In-Home
• $2,500 Hiring Bonus Wesley Family Services
• 3.1 Wilkinsburg, PA Job Details Full-time $18.00
• $19.

50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Childhood development Maintaining patient confidentiality Driver's License Cultural competency Bachelor's degree Driving Full Job Description $2,500 HIRING BONUS paid in installments: $1,250 at 6 months and $1,250 at 1 year!! Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:

ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuition discounts

• up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility Employee Assistance Program Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply) WFS Wellness Center myStrength Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day 15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement) Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work) Two weeks paid parental leave Employer paid life insurance Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance Job Purpose/Summary The Court Competency Curriculum (CCC) Instructor

• In-Home provides home and community-based services to youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.

The incumbent may be assigned to ART Lite or basic In-Home cases if there are not enough CCC cases available to ensure that productivity requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, art therapy, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, education, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology, anthropology, general human services, or a related field.

Experience:

Experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred .

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Conducts initial intake.
• Assesses child and family strengths, needs, and risks.
• Demonstrates understanding of child/adolescent development and family functioning.
• Identifies and understands environmental stressors.
• Aids youth and families in identifying their strengths and coping mechanisms, as well as works with families to resolve family issues.
• When delivering the CCC, submits progress reports to probation at 3 weeks, 90 days, 150 days, and discharge. If an ART Lite or basic case is assigned, develops an individualized service plan (ISP) for the youth and family (if family is participating in services).
• For CCC cases, assists the youth with learning the material in each of the 10 modules.
• If using an ISP, develops and utilizes interventions that target the goals of the ISP.
• Communicates frequently with Juvenile Court, Children and Youth Services staff, mental health professionals, school officials, and other cooperating agencies to secure additional support services for consumers and reports on progress in services.
• Attends court hearings, case conferences, and other meetings with youth and families at support service agencies as directed/required.
• Maintains documentation for involvement with and contacts made for consumers. Adheres to documentation requirements established by internal policies and procedures, state and county guidelines, Council on Accreditation (COA) requirements, and other applicable guidelines.
• Maintains a ratio of direct and indirect billable hours as determined by the program.
• Delivers services either virtually or in person depending on the needs and placement status of the youth.

How to

Apply:

You can submit through Indeed, but also go to our website directly at: wfspa.org/careers Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services' service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture. WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Pay:

$18.00

• $19.

50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

working with children and/or adolescents: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Wilkinsburg, PA (Required)

Work Location:

On the road