STEM Instructor II

Description WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAV I ORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. JOB   DESCRIPTION POSITION:   STEM INSTRUCTOR II CLASSIFICATION CODE: EXEMPT FULL TIME DEPARTMENT:   SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) PROGRAM REPORTS TO:   STEM   TEACHER/CERTIFIED STEM TEACHER STATEMENT OF JOB : The   STEM Instructor II   provides therapeutic and recreational services by assisting in organizing, planning, and running school ,   after school , school breaks, and summer   Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) programs services to children and adolescents enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services Inc. (ABHS).  This position is responsible for   implementation   of individualized   behavioral health promotion l essons 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   is responsible for the   scheduling, setup, and   delivery of the STEM SEL curriculum and hands-on learning projects in classroom environments and during extracurricular activities outside of school; supporting teachers and STEM SEL Staff with the integration of STEM SEL projects to successfully integrate the use of effective strategies in order to enhance student learning.  In   addition   the STEM SEL Instructor’s specific duties include delivering STEM projects and SEL lessons directly to students.   The STEM SEL instructor needs a valid AZ substitute teaching license to be able to work with students without direct supervision or   assistance   within the   public school   setting   as well as Behavioral Health Technician certification   in order 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, but not limited to,   school and   community visits, appointment coordination, outreach services for clients having difficulty accessing services, and/or for reengagement in treatment services.
• Facilitates group and individual behavioral health promotion and education programs in coordination with ABHS   clinician , including, but not limited to 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.
• Work directly with STEM SEL Educators,   Coordinators, SEL Specialists , Developers and WUSD Teachers in the development,   implementation   and evaluation of STEM SEL initiatives and curriculum .
• Provide consistent communication with   Clinicians , ABHS School Therapists,   School Coaches   in the delivery of Behavioral Health services of ABHS enrolled clients.
• Take a leadership role in c oordinat ing , organiz ing , and implement ing   special ABHS-sponsored or -supported events/activities, including before school, after school, during lunch, on weekends,   holidays   and summer break.
• Implement the STEM SEL curriculum for K-12 students; work directly with individual students and groups of students as a STEM SEL   BHT   instructor ;
• Prepare weekly STEM project lesson plans,   project   examples for use in classroom projects, and   verify   all STEM supplies needed are on hand   to deliver lessons.
• Identify   and report to STEM   Teachers and   Developers concerning learning needs, barriers and challenges in the organizing and implementation of STEM SEL curricula; and implement problem-solving actions .
• Communicate with STEM Teachers   and Coordinators   about inventory on hand, and supplies and tools needed for implementing STEM projects
• Assist   and provide input and support plans to implement STEM SEL curricula into existing courses or   assist   in developing new courses and curricula .    Ensure all program activities are directly connected to both the classroom expectations of   the school   and the vision of the STEM SEL Program .
• Share information and best practices in STEM SEL implementation with STEM SEL staff .    Provide assistance   to   all   S TEM Tech   staff   during implementation of STEM SEL lessons .
• Provide oversight for technology devices used in the classroom ;   Implement the use of technology to deliver the STEM SEL lessons.
• Coordinate and   organize any special STEM SEL events/activities including before school, after school, lunchtime,   weekends   and holidays .
• Abide 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.
• Maintain ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules,   policies   and principles and as outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics.
• Participation in all required ABHS training   including ongoing clinical oversight.
• Provide 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   b achelor   degree    ( mental health/human services or   education   related field   p re ferred) and a current permanent AZ substitute teacher’s license   and qualify as a Behavioral Health Te chnician (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   l anguage preferred .
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of peopl e, teams, managers, supervisors, including basic knowledge in supervising and evaluating staff
• V alid 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, but   not limited to,   fingerprint clearance , drug testing   and   background check.