APT Instructor (24958)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

20d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As an APT/ARP Instructor, you will provide instruction, mentoring, and modeling to children/youth in APT/ARP Programs, or responsible for transporting children/youth to and from program. Engage children/youth in positive, meaningful relationships. You will report to the APT Coordinator and you'll work on-site with some travel is required.

Requirements

Must be an individual 18 to 28 years of age who has self-identified as a consumer of mental health, prevention, special education, or related services.
Must be willing to work with youth eligible for APT/ARP services.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred with one to two years of related experience; or Associates degree in appropriate field with two or more years of instructional experience; or high school diploma with at least three years significant experience in area of instruction.
Master's degree in education or related field preferred with two years of related experience; or Bachelors or Associates degree with at least three to four years of significant instructional experience.
Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, presentation, and updating of curriculum for designated areas of instruction.
Assist in preparation of individualized goal plans for program participants.
Provide documentation of participant progress.
Prepare assessments of program participants.
Meet with participant, family, and/or service providers as necessary.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Support/encourage participants to attain roles which emphasize their strengths.
Encourage participants to accomplish personal life goals.
Support program children/youth in effectively responding to triggers.
Provide van transportation for program participants as assigned.
Transport children/youth to and from program as needed.
Provide leadership and program oversight duties as necessary.