Part-Time Educational Aide

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC. • Memphis, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support. Our schools operate year-round. Small class sizes allow more one on one attention to individual students and their educational needs. The standard Youth Villages class size ranges from 8 to 15 youth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Experience working in a school setting (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with children with severe emotional and behavioral needs (plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.
• Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Generates tutoring plans for students that detail individual goals and suggested enrichment activities as well as assesses and documents student progress
• Develops and assists students with academic exercises and class activities by concentrating efforts with small groups of students and individuals
• Runs reports needed by teachers, supervisors, and school administrators
• Compiles, prepares, and organizes materials for learning activities
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher
• Assists teacher with academic instruction and the instruction of daily routines, skills, and concepts as needed
• Provides instructional support and reinforcement to students identified in need of tutoring services
• Utilizes effective instructional practices, behavior management strategies, assessment techniques, and directed teaching methods
• Collects and compiles statistical data as needed for accountability and program development
• Collects, organizes, and completes information necessary for reports and evaluation
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with teachers, supervisors, and school administrators
• Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED