Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
POSITION
STEM Instructor II STATEMENT OF JOB
The STEM Instructor II provides therapeutic and recreational services by assisting in organizing, planning, and running school, after‑school, school break, and summer STEAM programs services to children and adolescents enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services Inc. (ABHS). This position implements individualized behavioral health promotion lessons for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) behavioral plans within the context of the ABHS STEM program in school or community‑based environments. The STEM Instructor II schedules, sets up, and delivers the STEM SEL curriculum and hands‑on learning projects in classroom environments and during extracurricular activities outside of school; supports teachers and STEM SEL Staff with the integration of STEM SEL projects to successfully integrate effective strategies to enhance student learning. In addition, the STEM SEL instructor delivers STEM projects and SEL lessons directly to students. The STEM SEL instructor needs a valid AZ substitute teaching license and Behavioral Health Technician certification to be able to work with students without direct supervision or assistance within the public school setting as well as to implement Behavioral Health Promotion lessons. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a caseload of clients/potential clients who would benefit from behavioral health services. Provides therapeutic services assistance to ABHS clinical staff, including school and community visits, appointment coordination, outreach services for clients having difficulty accessing services, and re‑engagement in treatment services. Facilitates group and individual health promotion and education programs in coordination with ABHS clinicians, including client walk‑in services. Facilitates group and individual behavioral health promotion programs before, during, and after STEM projects and provides individual, group, and counseling services to clients when needed. Documents contact with clients in order to assess needs, maintain required paperwork, and engage family members. Complete documentation in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS standards. Works directly with STEM SEL Educators, Coordinators, SEL Specialists, Developers, and WUSD Teachers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM SEL initiatives and curriculum. Provides consistent communication with clinicians, ABHS School Therapists, School Coaches in the delivery of behavioral health services of ABHS enrolled clients. Takes a leadership role in coordinating, organizing, and implementing special ABHS‑sponsored or -supported events/activities, including before school, after school, during lunch, on weekends, holidays, and summer break. Implements the STEM SEL curriculum for K‑12 students; works directly with individual students and groups of students as a STEM SEL BHT instructor. Prepares weekly STEM project lesson plans, project examples for use in classroom projects, and verifies all STEM supplies needed are on hand to deliver lessons. Identifies and reports to STEM Teachers and Developers concerning learning needs, barriers, and challenges in the organizing and implementation of STEM SEL curricula; implements problem‑solving actions. Communicates with STEM Teachers and Coordinators about inventory on hand, and supplies and tools needed for implementing STEM projects. Assists and provides input and support plans to implement STEM SEL curricula into existing courses or assists in developing new courses and curricula. Ensures all program activities are directly connected to both the classroom expectations of the school and the vision of the STEM SEL Program. Shares information and best practices in STEM SEL implementation with STEM SEL staff; provides assistance to all STEM Tech staff during implementation of STEM SEL lessons. Provides oversight for technology devices used in the classroom; implements the use of technology to deliver the STEM SEL lessons. Coordinates and organizes any special STEM SEL events/activities including before school, after school, lunchtime, weekends, and holidays. Abides 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. Maintains ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules, policies, and principles and as outlined in discipline‑specific code of ethics. Participates in all required ABHS training including ongoing clinical oversight. Provides 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 other duties as assigned by supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a bachelor degree in mental health/human services or education related field and a current permanent AZ substitute teacher’s license and qualification as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in the state of AZ. One year mental health experience preferred; experience working with Native Americans preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, 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 Office proficiency and ability to correctly operate copy machine and fax. Ability to pass all pre‑employment testing, including fingerprint clearance, drug testing, and background check.
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STEM Instructor II STATEMENT OF JOB
The STEM Instructor II provides therapeutic and recreational services by assisting in organizing, planning, and running school, after‑school, school break, and summer STEAM programs services to children and adolescents enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services Inc. (ABHS). This position implements individualized behavioral health promotion lessons for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) behavioral plans within the context of the ABHS STEM program in school or community‑based environments. The STEM Instructor II schedules, sets up, and delivers the STEM SEL curriculum and hands‑on learning projects in classroom environments and during extracurricular activities outside of school; supports teachers and STEM SEL Staff with the integration of STEM SEL projects to successfully integrate effective strategies to enhance student learning. In addition, the STEM SEL instructor delivers STEM projects and SEL lessons directly to students. The STEM SEL instructor needs a valid AZ substitute teaching license and Behavioral Health Technician certification to be able to work with students without direct supervision or assistance within the public school setting as well as to implement Behavioral Health Promotion lessons. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages a caseload of clients/potential clients who would benefit from behavioral health services. Provides therapeutic services assistance to ABHS clinical staff, including school and community visits, appointment coordination, outreach services for clients having difficulty accessing services, and re‑engagement in treatment services. Facilitates group and individual health promotion and education programs in coordination with ABHS clinicians, including client walk‑in services. Facilitates group and individual behavioral health promotion programs before, during, and after STEM projects and provides individual, group, and counseling services to clients when needed. Documents contact with clients in order to assess needs, maintain required paperwork, and engage family members. Complete documentation in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS standards. Works directly with STEM SEL Educators, Coordinators, SEL Specialists, Developers, and WUSD Teachers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM SEL initiatives and curriculum. Provides consistent communication with clinicians, ABHS School Therapists, School Coaches in the delivery of behavioral health services of ABHS enrolled clients. Takes a leadership role in coordinating, organizing, and implementing special ABHS‑sponsored or -supported events/activities, including before school, after school, during lunch, on weekends, holidays, and summer break. Implements the STEM SEL curriculum for K‑12 students; works directly with individual students and groups of students as a STEM SEL BHT instructor. Prepares weekly STEM project lesson plans, project examples for use in classroom projects, and verifies all STEM supplies needed are on hand to deliver lessons. Identifies and reports to STEM Teachers and Developers concerning learning needs, barriers, and challenges in the organizing and implementation of STEM SEL curricula; implements problem‑solving actions. Communicates with STEM Teachers and Coordinators about inventory on hand, and supplies and tools needed for implementing STEM projects. Assists and provides input and support plans to implement STEM SEL curricula into existing courses or assists in developing new courses and curricula. Ensures all program activities are directly connected to both the classroom expectations of the school and the vision of the STEM SEL Program. Shares information and best practices in STEM SEL implementation with STEM SEL staff; provides assistance to all STEM Tech staff during implementation of STEM SEL lessons. Provides oversight for technology devices used in the classroom; implements the use of technology to deliver the STEM SEL lessons. Coordinates and organizes any special STEM SEL events/activities including before school, after school, lunchtime, weekends, and holidays. Abides 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. Maintains ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules, policies, and principles and as outlined in discipline‑specific code of ethics. Participates in all required ABHS training including ongoing clinical oversight. Provides 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 other duties as assigned by supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a bachelor degree in mental health/human services or education related field and a current permanent AZ substitute teacher’s license and qualification as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in the state of AZ. One year mental health experience preferred; experience working with Native Americans preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, 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 Office proficiency and ability to correctly operate copy machine and fax. Ability to pass all pre‑employment testing, including fingerprint clearance, drug testing, and background check.
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