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Methodist Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital or military status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Staff Recruitment
Methodist Home for Children
1041 Washington Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
FAX:  919-534-1712

THESE POSITIONS ARE NOW OPEN:

Intensive Family Preservation Specialist- Dare County

Teacher- New Bern

Family Services Specialist- Burlington

Daycare Teacher- Jordan Center

Resident Counselor-  Franklin, Edenton, Burlington, New Bern, Winton, Goldsboro, Manteo

Overnight Awake- New Bern

Intensive Family Preservation Specialist- Dare County

General Job Summary:  Provide intense, concentrated, home-based, family-focused, therapeutic interventions to families who have one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement.  Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the assigned county Department of Social Services, other appropriate referring agencies (e.g., mental health, DJJ) and county resource groups and programs.  Receive and determine appropriateness of referrals of families with one or more children at risk of out-of-home placement, in accordance with governing standards and policies.  Construct service plan oriented to therapeutic, skill development, and concrete service goals and objectives in cooperation with the client-family and referring agency.  Provide therapeutic interventions to empower families to achieve the agreed upon goals.  Maintain 24-hour, 7 day-a-week availability to client/families. Arrange job coverage when off-duty.  Work cooperatively with family and Department of Social Services to fulfill concrete and other service needs, drawing upon church, community and Methodist Home for Children resources.  Maintain a minimum caseload of two and not more than four families at all times.  Provide intensive, home-based, family focused services for an average of four weeks, not to exceed six weeks.  Complete all required case documentation (state, MHC), reimbursements, monthly time sheet, etc., and submit them to the Intensive Family Preservation Clinical Supervisor at the designated time.  Participate in program evaluation, follow-up on families served, and outcomes of therapeutic interventions used with their client families.  Comply with all legal, ethical, and professional guidelines associated with Agency and certification organizations’ clinical practices. Employ applicable confidentiality guidelines relative to families served.  Provide case consultation services to Department of Social Services and other referring agencies regarding families that are not appropriate for family preservation services or who cannot be served because of a full caseload.  Position also includes providing independent living skills for teens transitioning out of group home care. Perform other related duties as assigned designated supervisor.

Qualifications:  Minimum of a Clinical Bachelor’s Degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or other appropriate behavioral science, mental health or theological degree.  Two (2) years of experience in full time social work, counseling or other relevant human services program, under the supervision of an appropriately qualified professional.  Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to qualify for liability insurance.  Must be able to travel independently and possess physical ability to traverse stairs in all types of buildings and neighborhoods, often over difficult terrain. Ideally, employee should be able to enter into physical activities with the children and family members in delivering therapeutic and concrete services.  Ability to operate audio-visual equipment is advantageous. 

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Closing Date: Open until filled.| back to positions list

Teacher- New Bern

General Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Residential Program Manager, the Teacher plans and implements a comprehensive individualized education program for each juvenile resident on a year-round basis.  Plan a highly flexible and innovative classroom curriculum to meet the needs of each individual juvenile resident of the Multipurpose Juvenile Home. Makes use of both traditional and computerized learning materials.  Operate the school program in compliance with all approval and accreditation requirements specified by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction. This includes, but is not limited to, recording daily classroom attendance, filing immunization records, and conducting an annual audit.  Develop a curriculum for each student that meets the North Carolina standard course of study requirements for the individual’s youth’s grade level.  Conduct standardized testing as required by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.  Prepare detailed lesson plans and maintains complete, accurate records of attendance and classroom (social and academic) performance and provide official transcripts of each juvenile’s work during their residency.  In conjunction and cooperation with the Home staff, develop an individualized education plan that helps to teach and strengthen vital social and self help skills in the context of the school program and to provide complementary services across the program.  Work closely and cooperatively with the Home staff to develop an individualized treatment plan to promote academic endeavors within the context of the residential, direct care program component.  Prepare lesson plans for other Home staff members’ use in the absence of the teacher.  Make contact with the juveniles’ home school following the youths’ admission to the Home to coordinate educational planning and services and, in preparation for discharge, to plan for the youths’ re-entry into public schools.  Provide whatever resources are required to the youth and the youths’ school to help assure the juvenile’s success when a juvenile is able to function in the public school setting while residing in the Multipurpose Juvenile Home.  Communicate with parents regarding educational issues.  Receive training in all aspects of the operation of the Multipurpose Juvenile Home and provides coverage (including overnight coverage) when requested in an emergency or in cases of position vacancies.  Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with an appropriate current, valid teaching certification as specified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.  Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience or direct residential experience with the target population is preferred.  Work hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Must successfully complete all phases of the core and specialized training, including physical restraint training. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from client population. Must provide a copy of current, valid teaching certificate at time of employment. Must maintain teaching certification by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and provide a copy of renewed teaching certificate to the Coordinator of Residential Services upon completion of re-certification requirements. Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and insurability by MHC’s insurance carrier

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Closing Date: Open until filled.| back to positions list

Family Services Specialist- Burlington

General Job Summary:  The Family Services Specialist, under the direction of the Residential Program Manager, provides a comprehensive array of services to juveniles and their families while the juvenile resides in the Multipurpose Juvenile Home and maintains an active caseload of juveniles and families after the juveniles leave the Home. Goals of the services provided by the Family Services Specialist include actively engaging families to become involved with the care and treatment of their child, family reunification, and the successful adjustment of the juvenile in the family and the community upon discharge from the program.

Work closely with all Home staff and takes the primary role in intake and assessment of each youth admitted to the Home. Primary role in the development of an individualized Service Plan for each youth that includes specific strategies for service provision to the family of the juvenile while in residence.  Make contact with the juvenile’s family as soon as possible after the juvenile is placed in the Multipurpose Juvenile Home.  Keep families apprised of the progress and issues regarding the juveniles while in residence and help the family to understand how they can become an active, positive part of the juvenile’s treatment.  Formally assess each parent’s abilities and needs and provides structured parenting skills training for families in the family’s home and at the Home.  Make frequent announced and unannounced visits to the family’s home during evening and weekend hours, depending upon the parent (s) work schedule.  Make frequent telephone contacts with families.  Establish contacts with community services and provides referral of families to other community resources for additional or complementary services. Assist families in making applications for services.  Administer formal assessments of youths and parents as scheduled and sends the assessments to the Methodist Home for Children administrative office as instructed.  Provide information and recommendations to juvenile court personnel as indicated and in conjunction with the Residential Program Manager.

Work closely with the Outcome Data Management Specialist to develop and maintain detailed case records in a systematic fashion. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation of all treatment provided to the youth while in residency.  Send case files for quality assurance reviews and collects and reports additional information about the youth and/or family in a timely manner as requested by the Quality Improvement Coordinator and the Outcome Data Management Specialist.  Provide structured home-based treatment continuation services to juveniles and their families after the juvenile leaves the Multipurpose Juvenile Home.  Make contacts with the youth’s school, court counselor, and other community representatives to assist the youth in successful reintegration.  Receive training in all aspects of the operation of the Multipurpose Juvenile Home and provides direct care coverage (including overnights and weekends) when requested in cases of position vacancies or emergencies.  Perform other duties as requested by the Residential Program Manager

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.   Minimum of two (2) years experience working with families and the target population is strongly preferred.  Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and insurability by Methodist Home for Children’s carrier. Work hours may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Must successfully complete all phases of the core and specialized training, including physical restraint training. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from client population.

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Closing Date: Open until filled.| back to positions list

Daycare Teachers (Infant/Toddler, 2-year-olds) - Jordan Center

General Job Summary:  Create a child-centered educational environment, which provides an atmosphere of love and nurturance using strategies and activities appropriate to the developmental age of the children involved.  Provide an environment that is healthy, safe, and clean. Maintain accurate records on the developmental progress of each child within the classroom.  Conduct formal parent/teacher conferences at least two (2) times a year and be available to parents for conferences whenever needed.  Participate in regular planning with other classroom staff to discuss curriculum plans, classroom issues and/or issues with individual children.  Attend monthly staff meetings for on-going training and support.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Associate Director.

Qualifications:  High School Diploma or GED and North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Must have at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with young children.  Will be required to lift and/or carry light to moderately heavy children, equipment and/or program materials.

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Closing Date: Open Until Filled| back to positions list

Resident Counselor- Franklin, Edenton, Burlington, New Bern, Winton, Goldsboro, Manteo

General Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Resident Counselor is to provide program services to intervene with adolescents being served in the group home.  The position’s job responsibilities include implementing direct treatment services through use of the agency’s model of care, providing residential care services, and working with adolescents, families, volunteers, and community representatives in the youth home and community settings. Implement direct treatment services according to an individualized service plan and consistent with the agency’s model of care. Teach youth a curriculum of skills, including social, self-help, independent living and academic skills. Develop, to the highest degree possible, a normalized family-style home environment providing counseling, concern, direction, assistance, and support for the youth in care. Develop and participate in creative activities for youths and staff. Model appropriate moral, ethical, and professional values for youths, colleagues, and the community-at-large. Seek consultation from appropriate supervisory staff and provide detailed information regarding significant issues affecting youth in care. Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with all program consumers including but not limited to, youths, parents/family, school personnel, neighbors, referral agencies, administrators, etc. Perform daily operational functions such as facility cleaning (interior and exterior) and maintenance, cooking, shopping, supplies inventory, and other rotating assignments.  Actively monitor all aspects of the physical property.  Maintain all property in clean, safe, attractive manner. Comply with guidelines for property maintenance and management.   Drive agency vehicles for purpose of transporting youths and operating all facets of the treatment program. Transport youth for routine home activities, court appointments, medical appointments, family visits, other required appointments, and emergency situations. Provide assistance and support to other program staff in their job responsibilities. Work a flexible work schedule each month providing 24-hour per day or other periods of coverage of the home as scheduled and on an as-needed or emergency basis. Provide primary and supplemental coverage, as scheduled by administrators, for homes other than those primarily assigned.    Attend, and take advantage of, regularly scheduled in-service and specially scheduled training sessions. Take advantage of other professional growth opportunities. Maintain required certifications and re-certifications for job by participating in available training. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Residential Program Manager.

** Schedule requires multiple day work periods that require overnight stays at the Youth Home**

Qualifications: Must be twenty-one (21) years of age; Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited university or college or equivalent combination of education and experience; associate degree in related field or high school diploma and one (1) year experience working with troubled youth. Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and insurability by Methodist Home For Children insurance carrier. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time. Must successfully complete all phases of core and specialized training, including physical restraint training. Must be able to work in high pressure, high stress environment. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from client population.

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Closing Date: Open until filled. | back to positions list

Overnight Awake- Franklin (1 Part time), New Bern (1 part-time)

General Job Summary: The Overnight/Awake Personnel, under the direction of the Program Manager, with direct supervision as assigned, provides awake coverage of the Multipurpose Juvenile Home each night from approximately 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to assure the security, health, and safety of staff and juvenile residents. Continuously monitor the Multipurpose Juvenile Home (both the youths and the physical facility) during the night and brings any issues that need action (either immediately or at the end of the duty period) to the attention of the Resident Counselor on duty or other appropriate staff as directed.  Assist with admission of youths. Receive incoming phone or fax messages and take required action. Complete a nightly report sheet and gives it to the Program Manager or designee each morning. Provide services listed under the Resident Counselor Job description when: specifically requested by the Residential Program Manager or designee, the Overnight Awake Personnel has the appropriate qualifications to carry out the responsibilities, and the Overnight Awake Personnel has received specific, appropriate training to allow the delivery of these services. Provide transportation of juveniles as requested. Perform other related duties as requested by the Residential Program Manager.

Hours:  Full time works Monday - Friday from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am.  Part time works Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Qualifications: Must be twenty-one (21) years of age and have a High School Diploma. Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and insurability by Methodist Home for Children’s carrier. Work hours include nights, weekends, holidays, etc., on a scheduled as well as on an emergency basis. Full-time and Part-time Overnight Awake Personnel must participate in and successfully complete core and specialized training, including physical restraint training. Work environment can be high-pressure, high-stress. Position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from client population.

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Closing Date: Open Until Filled| back to positions list

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