Program Instructor - Catch My Breath

Davis Behavioral Health • Layton, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Davis Behavioral Health, Inc. is hiring part-time instructors to teach the CATCH My BREATH evidence-based youth vaping prevention program in English in school-based and other community settings throughout Davis County. The program is grant funded through the Davis School District and conducted in partnership with Communities That Care coalitions. Instructors teach the program according to its curriculum and bring parents and youth together for family activities during the family portion of each session.

Each course meets once a week for seven weeks. Sessions run from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.; instructors must arrive by 5:30 p.m. A meal is provided before class for instructors, childcare providers, and families. Instructors are paid $20 per hour for conducting the program and for one hour of preparation before each session, totaling 4.5 paid hours per session. Classes are generally held at schools, city buildings, or local businesses. Instructors need a valid driver's license and a vehicle to travel to program sites and transport supplies, as well as regular computer access at least twice weekly during the course.

Instructors are hired on a yearly basis, with continued employment dependent on performance and program needs. An online COSP training and successful certification by program trainers are required after hiring. Some trained instructors may serve as substitutes or reserves depending on enrollment and the number of groups. Instructors will receive two fidelity observations. COSP manuals are loaned by Davis Behavioral Health and remain its property.

The position is not eligible for the agency benefits program, but all DBH employees may use its Employee Assistance Program through Intermountain LiVe Well. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening. Davis Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace and must comply with federal drug laws, including the prohibition on medical marijuana use.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for travel to and from program sites and transportation of program supplies.
• Must be able to regularly access a computer at least twice a week during the seven-week course.
• Must complete online COSP training after hire and successfully complete training and certification by program trainers.
• Must be willing to prepare before sessions, follow the program manual, commit to scheduled classes, and complete requested reporting.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must provide a valid drug-screening sample when requested; candidates must report to an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of the request.
• Must comply with federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in social work, education, psychology, or another social science program.
• Previous experience teaching, promoting health, or working in a mental-health- or human-development-related field is preferred.
• Experience working with adult or youth groups.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of youth and parents.
• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiasm for family skill-building programs.
• Flexibility with individuals and activities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach the CATCH My BREATH program according to its curriculum and fidelity requirements.
• Lead the program session educating students about the dangers of vaping.
• Facilitate family activities and projects that bring parents and youth together during the family portion of each session.
• Prepare before each session and arrive at the program site no later than 30 minutes before families arrive.
• Travel to and from program sites and pick up or drop off program supplies.
• Complete requested reporting.
• Facilitate the classes identified on the schedule and complete required training and certification.
• Participate in two fidelity observations of lessons.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• Access to the agency's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well; part-time positions are not eligible for the agency benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed