Teacher, Adult Education

Competitive Salary $55K!

Complete benefit package- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, ZeroCard, and more!

Generous PTO

The Adult Education Teacher is responsible for the High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction of clients impacted by the criminal/legal system. Classes will primarily be held in county jails for men and women but may also take place in classroom or community settings post-release. 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.

Adult Education Teachers provide instruction and work in collaboration with Women's Justice Program staff and partners as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide social service functions that help clients who are incarcerated or at risk of incarceration access the resources they need to avoid further criminal legal involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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, and work cooperatively with other instructors, staff, students and community partners.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required. Oklahoma Teaching Certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment start. Must have a 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 and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

CCBHC Model of Care

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:

• Increased access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
• Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.