Milieu Educator

KVC Health Systems • Wichita, KS

10d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Milieu Educator is a leadership role responsible for evaluating and strengthening the competence of direct care staff. The educator works with new employees through classroom orientation and hands-on shadowing to ensure learning objectives and clinical competencies are met. In collaboration with management and clinical leadership, the educator incorporates evidence-based research into daily practice and helps maintain therapeutic environments that meet The Joint Commission and regional licensing standards.

The role provides educational leadership, develops and maintains staff competency programs, and supports individualized staff development and specialized training. It also models professional conduct, promotes workplace safety and sound environmental practices, and maintains knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Work is based primarily in a facility setting and includes substantial physical presence and engagement.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of related experience in child learning and competency evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (such as social work, psychology, counseling, or behavioral sciences), education, or workforce development.
• Experience training or managing direct support professionals in a mental health setting, juvenile justice, or educational field.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership to care providers to enhance patient care and therapeutic milieu management.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive competency program to ensure staff are trained for high-quality and safe care.
• Collaborate with practitioners and clinical leadership to evaluate, refine, and implement practice competencies.
• Initiate individualized staff development plans and provide specialized training to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Educate direct care staff in advanced milieu management techniques and trauma-informed care strategies.
• Lead in-service training sessions and workshops incorporating national standards and evidence-based research.
• Model the professional behavior expected of direct care staff.
• Support and promote workplace safety and sound environmental practices within the facility.
• Maintain knowledge of KVC and Camber policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED