Family Teacher Assistant - Youth Resident Coordinator - 1,000 Sign-On Incentive
Company: Orange County Government
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
OverviewFamily Teacher AssistantAssists in the implementation of
treatment and educational programs for abused, neglected, and
emotionally and socially handicapped children placed in residential
care. Works closely with counselors and other staff to develop and
implement programs to improve functioning of each child. An
employee assigned to this position is responsible for the conduct
and welfare of children placed in residential care.Work is
performed under the general supervision of a Residential Services
Supervisor and is reviewed through meetings, observations and
achievement of desired results.Youth Resident CoordinatorProvides
direct care and supervision for abused, neglected, and emotionally
and socially handicapped children placed in residential care.
Supplements implementation of treatment programs for the children.
Responsible for the conduct and welfare of children placed in
residential care.Work is performed under the supervision of a Youth
Resident Supervisor or assigned supervisor and is reviewed on a
regular basis through observations, conferences, and results
achieved.Representative DutiesFamily Teacher AssistantDevelops
strategies to address behavioral problems of youth in residential
care.Ensures appropriate supervision of children at all times and
notifies supervisors of unusual problems which may arise.Monitors
children's physical condition and reports any medical needs to
supervisor to assure proper attention and documentation.Transports
children to and from scheduled activities and appointments.Prepares
all required reports and ensures all documentation is accurate and
processed in a timely and appropriate manner.Coordinates with
casework or clinical staff in implementing treatment and case
plans.Participates in staff meetings and in-service
training.Implements educational and behavioral management goals and
assists in development of those goals.Performs other related work
as required.Youth Resident CoordiantorMaintains continuous
supervision of children at all times, notifying supervisors of
unusual problems, which may arise.Assists in implementation of
educational and behavioral management goals.Assesses children-----
s problems to make appropriate applications of social learning
techniques.Monitors children----- s physical condition and reports
any medical needs to nurse and/or supervisor to assure proper
attention and documentation.Supervises and/or participates in all
activities planned for the children.Transports children to and from
scheduled activities and appointments.Prepares all required reports
and ensures all documentation is accurate and processed in a timely
and appropriate manner.Participates in staff meetings and
in-service training.Performs other related work as required.Minimum
QualificationsFamily Teacher AssistantAssociate's Degree (or 60
college credit) from an accredited institution and two years
experience in direct child care. A Bachelor's degree may substitute
for the two years of experience.Must possess and maintain a valid
State of Florida Driver's License and may be required to provide
own vehicle for job related duties.Youth Resident CoordinatorHigh
school graduate or equivalent and two years of experience in direct
care of children, preferably in a residential setting; or an
equivalent combination of education or training.Must possess and
maintain a valid Florida Drivers License and may be required to
provide own vehicle for job related duties.Must be able to
demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in word processing
functions, preferably Microsoft Word, and email
functions.PreferencesExperience in a residential
setting.Application DeadlineOpen: 1/18/2023Close:
2/1/2023SalaryFamily Teacher Assistant$16.63 - $19.48 per hour
(based on qualifications)Internal employees are not eligible for
the sign-on incentive.Youth Resident Coordinator$15.60 - $18.28 per
hour (based on qualifications)Youth Resident Coordinator is not
qualified for the $1,000 incentive.Veterans PreferenceIf you are
claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing
the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the
posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not
originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393,
Orlando, FL or fax to (only Veterans' Preference documentation will
be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position
posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and
the last 4 digits of your social security number.Educational
RequirementsIf your education was obtained in the United States,
the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by
an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
(USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If
you have obtained education from a country other than the United
States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the
United States equivalency by a member of the National Association
of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of
International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
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