Teacher, Adult Education

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adult Education Teacher is responsible for providing High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction to men and women in classroom and community settings. Instruction may also take place in county jails for individuals impacted by the criminal/legal system. Areas of instruction include Literacy and/or HSE classes in the subject areas of Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science for the attainment of a General Education Development (GED) diploma. Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges. Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to: 1. Increased access to care and crisis services 2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services. 3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients 4. Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs 5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Requirements

Competent understanding of adult learners, learning disabilities, and necessary instruction to pass the GED or HiSET exam.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply trauma-informed instruction and the impacts substance abuse has on learners.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work cooperatively with other instructors, staff, students and community partners.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
Oklahoma Teaching Certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment start.
Strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in normal community residences; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Must use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Responsibilities

Providing High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction to men and women in classroom and community settings.
Providing instruction in county jails for individuals impacted by the criminal/legal system.
Teaching Literacy and/or HSE classes in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science for the attainment of a General Education Development (GED) diploma.
Working in an innovative and dynamic environment using the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model of care.
Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to provide coordinated effort to enhance client recovery.
Working in a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.