Preschool Teacher for our Therapeutic Preschool

  • Social Stars Learning Center - SCMHCC
  • El Dorado, KS, 67042

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Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher/Children’s Case Manager to join our team. Social Stars Learning Center is a Preschool program designed for children ages 3 to 6 who are exhibiting signs of emotional or behavioral problems. It is a program developed to work within the preschool classroom focusing on assisting those students with a need for emotional or behavioral support to maintain and excel in the classroom setting. Improving chances of future academic success, as well as improving skills needed to succeed in the home and other community settings. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

$1,000 Signing Bonus.

Responsibilities
•Develop continuous supportive relationships with identified clients and their families;
•Assist with targeted case management duties as needed;
•Be in contact with designated clients and families for regularly scheduled appointments during the hours of 8 am to 5pm Monday- Thursday  to meet the client and family’s needs as dictated on their plan of care;
•Maintain direct client and family contacts in their natural environment based on needs;
•Help clients learn more effective controls to manage their mental health diagnosis; 6. Follow the instructions of the clinical supervisor regarding effective intervention strategies.
•Report to team leader and client’s therapist any and all concerns regarding clients change in behavior or re portable issues.
•Update client’s goals, objectives, and services in the treatment plan if needed and follow-up with the therapist for their clinical oversight.
•Facilitate client autonomy by helping them build on strengths, increase community integration and learn more effective controls for emotional disturbances based on medical necessity;
•Build a relationship with community agencies that will provide a natural, supportive network for clients in their quest for mastery in various situations; liaison
•Assume an advocacy role for clients and their families;
•When necessary or possible, help integrate clients into existing emergency service systems;
•Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
•Must pass a TB skin test and have a health assessment.
•Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
•Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
•Track children’s progress and report to parents
•Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
•Collaborate with other treatment team members
•Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards


Company Description:

MISSION: The Center provides quality mental health services that empower individuals, families, and communities of Butler County to help shape promising futures.

VISION:  Exceptional care that results in a meaningful difference.

OUR VALUES:  Humility, Optimism, and Strong Work Ethic

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