Family Teacher: Trauma-Informed Youth Support

Hope Center for Children; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Center for Children seeks a Family Teacher (Direct Care Worker Anchor House) to apply the Teaching-Family Model and deliver individualized, therapeutic daily programming for residents. The role involves intake coordination with SC DSS, development and execution of treatment plans, and ongoing collaboration with the youth care team.

Responsibilities include supervising volunteers, documenting progress, and ensuring adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in social sciences, education or related field preferred; or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience working with children.
• Experience with Teaching-Family Model preferred; SC driver’s license required; must be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Begin treatment process with youth by meeting with SC DSS caseworkers or law enforcement and handling intake paperwork.
• Provide daily teaching to develop social, academic, emotional and independent living skills.
• Complete weekly progress notes aligned to individual treatment plans and skills.
• Complete discharge summaries detailing individualized treatment needs.
• Address trauma-related needs and adapt treatment plans accordingly.
• Build a supportive home environment and maintain relationships with youth in care.
• Work toward Teaching Family Model certification and implement program components.
• Coordinate with parents, teachers, guardians and health workers to ensure continuity of care.
• Remain informed about standards and regulations governing services to children and families.
• Record PQI-related data and complete assessments within required timeframes.
• Complete and report on critical incidents and update documentation systems.
• Provide transportation to activities and appointments as part of treatment.

Skills

Experience with children

Teaching-Family Model

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor degree in social sciences, education or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hope Center for Children seeks a Family Teacher (Direct Care Worker Anchor House) to apply the Teaching-Family Model and deliver individualized, therapeutic daily programming for residents. The role involves intake coordination with SC DSS, development and execution of treatment plans, and ongoing collaboration with the youth care team.

Responsibilities include supervising volunteers, documenting progress, and ensuring adherence to program policies.