Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services APT Instructor in Albany, New York
APT Instructor
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Description
As a 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.
Responsibilities:
Peer Instructor
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.
Instructor
Prepare, present, and update curriculum for designated areas of instruction as necessary.
Assist in preparation of individualized goal plans for program participants.
Provide documentation of participant progress.
Prepare assessments of program participants as required.
Meet with participant, family, and/or service providers as necessary.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Provide van transportation for program participants as assigned.
Transport children/youth to and from program as needed.
Sr. Instructor
- All of the above plus provide leadership and program oversight duties as necessary.
Requirements and Education:
Peer Instructor
- 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.
Instructor
- 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. Driver’s license is required.
Sr. Instructor
- Master’s degree in education or related field preferred with two years of related experience; orBachelors or Associates degree with at least three to four years of significant instructional experience. Driver’s license is required.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
