Family Teacher Assistant - Youth Resident Coordinator

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General Functions

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Family Teacher Assistant

Assists 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 Coordinator

Provides 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 Duties/Assignments

Family Teacher Assistant

• Develops 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 Coordinator

• Maintains 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 Qualifications

Family Teacher Assistant

Associate'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 Coordinator

High 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 Driver's 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.

Preferences

Experience in a residential setting.

Open Date: 01/22/2025
Close Date: 02/05/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 108 - From $17.30 to $20.27
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If 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.

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

**CANDIDATES CANNOT HAVE ANY DRUG USE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES**

**THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS INCLUDING AN INTERNAL ORANGE COUNTY SCREENING, A DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SCREENING AND A DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SCREENING, FINGERPRINTING, AND POLYGRAPH**