Position Summary:

The Group Therapist is responsible for the development, implementation, facilitation and administration of psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational counseling groups including substance abuse, anger management, relationship skills, teen issues and general abuse. The Group Therapist will provide parent education to families of residents. The Group Therapist participates in the treatment of residents in relationship to their milieu and collaborates with the treatment team in milieu planning. The position reports to the Director of Woodland Spring Lodge.

Responsibilities:

• Determine assessment protocol for assigned group therapy that determines recommendations for treatment of residents.
• Complete all assessments for assigned group therapy programs within a time frame specified by insurance contracts and program director.
• Provide group therapy services in the set number of hours as defined by insurance contracts and program director.
• Organize and maintain membership in assigned groups maintaining group lists and attendance forms.
• Completed required documentation (assessments, group notes, group review, and treatment plan) in a professional manner and in the time frame specified by insurance contracts and program director.
• Coordinate and consult with treatment team members in addressing the needs and services to residents through required written documentation, clinical review meetings, and telephone calls, meetings with parents and inter-agency meetings.
• Continuously review and develop program formats for each psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational group to ensure quality and effectiveness of group programming.
• When required, attend court hearings, permanency planning meetings, and other such conferences for the purpose of reporting on the resident’s progress, current treatment needs, and aftercare.
• Complete required documentation and recording for insurance billing and submit all within the time frame requested by Accounts Receivable.
• Collaborate with Coordinator of Research and Development in the collection of data for outcomes initiatives.
• Actively participate in the cottage life of the residents.
• Provide individual and family therapy to residents as needed and as determined appropriate.
• Provide once a month weekend parent education group to parents of residents.
• Is an active participant in any activities or special duties indicated by the program director.
• Accountable for the information and directives contained in the personnel policies and procedures handbook.
• Represents the agency at outside meetings in a professional and favorable manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the mental health issues of children and families.
• Displays an awareness of and adheres to the need for confidentiality of all information regarding clients and staff.
• Follows goals and works with others to achieve them.
• Displays the ability to deal courteously and tactfully with other staff members, parents and visitors, both in person and on the telephone.
• Responsible for attending all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Displays the ability to use good judgment in carrying out all phases of work assignments.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to clients, showing sensitivity to their attitudes, thoughts and feelings.
• Maintains a structured and clean environment, built on a positive sense of management skills and discipline.
• Another other duties as assigned for the betterment of BGTM/ECC.

Education and Experience:

• Licensed and possesses a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field and able to meet insurance credentialing requirements.
• Special interest in and knowledge of substance abuse and assigned group areas.
• Experience with residential treatment and mental health.
• Strong verbal and written presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize computer and required programs.
• Possesses a current valid driver’s license and meet the requirement for insurance.
• Maintains BGTM/ECC training, certification and licensure requirements.
• Capable of participating in therapeutic recreation activities.

Position Summary:
Assists the professional teaching staff in a private educational system.

Essential Functions:

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Implements instruction based on the plan formulated by the teacher.
• Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned area.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Performs all other duties as assigned for the betterment of BGTM.
  

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• A minimum of sixty (60) hours of college credit.
• Two years experience working with children in some capacity.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the needs of children at various stages of development.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a current, valid driver's license and meet the BGTM requirements for insurance.

$9.50 per hour

MUST be minimum age 21, MUST have proof of high school diploma. Direct care staff work with the residents from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for 3.5 days per week, Sunday through Wednesday, or Wednesday afternoon through Saturday. Experience and education are a plus. Boys & Girls Town of Missouri requires pre-employment drug screening. Please email Employment@bgtm.org for more information.

The direct childcare worker is responsible for the children’s health, safety, and care during the course of their shift. This care includes constant supervision, all diapering needs, proper eating habits/nutrition, safety education, detecting sickness, napping, and hand washing also following the curriculum set by the director. They shall maintain state licensing regulations in the areas of child care ratios, & training (12 hours per year). Report all incidents of injuries, conflicts and problems to the director so proper documentation can be followed. The childcare workers shall also keep the facility clean and picked up during their shift. The direct childcare worker will set up daily classroom schedules. Included with the classroom schedules is the daily planning of activities. The childcare worker will watch and report areas of progress and improvement with a child’s development. Please email resume to Employment@bgtm.org or fax to 573-265-0837.

Position Summary:
Desktop Support Technician, serve as primary point-of-contact for technical related issues. Support technologies such as, Windows PCs, LAN, internet connections, file servers, printers, telephone systems, and network services. Document and assess problems, resolving them independently or routing them as needed. Position is also responsible for regular maintenance activities, moving equipment, and assisting with technical support projects.

Responsibilities:

• Point person for technical issues.
• Monitor and manage end user accounts for computer access and network resources.
• Set up user profiles, configure outlook, map network drives and printers, set proxy settings, and install software and local printers.
• Install and configure Operating system (XP or Vista) and other software on workstations as needed including: McAfee Antivirus and Spyware module, Office Suite, Adobe Reader and other software.
• Troubleshoot network, hardware and software issues. Offer fiscally sound solutions.
• Install software updates and security patches on client computers.
• Helpdesk Support – assist users with technical support issues
• Place warranty calls to hardware vendors.
• As needed, assemble and configure hardware for end user and replace parts for computers out of warranty.
• Coordinate user support issues with immediate supervisor.
• Be familiar with client software installation for Blackbaud and Raiser’s Edge and any other custom software package.
• Be able to support remote users.
• Maintain software and licenses inventory.
• Maintain hardware inventory list including spare parts
• Be able to travel to remote sites.
• Good customer service skills, patient and friendly in identifying and supporting the needs of end users.
• Provide support for Video conference equipment.
• Support end users with training and usage of video equipment.
• Provide technical support for external contracts.
• Provide Tier 1 support for Client Management Systems including user id maintenance for all systems.
  

Education and Experience:

• AAS degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years experience in a business environment with PC hardware, data networking, and software troubleshooting.
• Willing to be trained and desire to continue to develop technical skills.
• Recommended certifications to have or acquire: Comptia A+, and Comptia Network+, and MCP
• Recommended development experience to have or acquire: Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Javascript, VBScript experience a plus.
• Current Missouri valid driver’s license and able to meet the requirements for auto insurance.
  

Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to adjust communication techniques to adapt from a high technical level to a low level, based upon the audience and the situation.
• Teamwork - Effectively works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information with colleagues.
• Initiative - Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it proactively.
• Technical/Functional Expertise - Possesses the technical and functional knowledge required to perform the job.
• Resourcefulness - Identifies information and materials that contribute to the completion of quality work.
• Customer Focus – Demonstrates the desire to help or serve the customer and committed to continuous improvement of services.
• Critical Thinking - Possesses the ability to understand an idea, situation, or problem through an in-depth analysis.
• Accountability - Takes personal accountability for outcomes.

Full-time, to provide guidance and supervision for direct care staff in the cottages. For more information, e-mail Employment@bgtm.org

The Individual Therapist works in partnership with the case manager(s), Group therapists and Family therapists. This partnership has a caseload of 18 to 22 residents. The Individual Therapists role in this partnership is based on meeting the clinical needs of each resident. The Individual Therapist has ultimate responsibility in maintaining the file and progress of the resident while they remain in treatment. Please email resume to Employment@bgtm.org or fax to 573-265-0837.

Position Summary:
Provides for the overall implementation, supervision and direction for Community Based Services in the South Central Region. This position reports to the Regional Vice President of South Central Missouri

Specific Duties and Expectations:

• Provides supervision to BGTM and sub-contractor FCCM and IIS supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to: insuring that all contractual requirements and outcomes are met by FCCM units. Contracts include the FCCM and IIS contracts with the state and the contracts with our sub-contractors.
• Provides supervision of the BGTM Creative Play Daycare. This includes, but is not limited to: insuring state requirements are met, licensing requirements are met, ensure all safety, fire and educational requirements are met, to include employee training and budget.
• Provides a peer review process where by all files are being reviewed for accuracy and contract compliance, as required by BGTM’s Quality Assurance protocol for FCCM and IIS.
• Identifies and initiates contracts, when required, with community-based service providers including, but not limited to individual, family, and group therapy, community treatment homes.
• Responsible for all case management units meeting the stated contractual outcomes related to child welfare practice.
• Conducts weekly FCCM PSO meetings and insures that information from the PSO is communicated in weekly FCCM Unit meetings. Conducts additional staff meetings as required for program success.
• Serves as a liaison for BGTM to state and local agencies, the juvenile courts, and other child welfare agencies, visiting the agencies regularly and reporting on outcomes of these visits.
• Develops, monitors, and tracks administrative expenditures and program expenditures for the FCCM and IIS programs.
• Presents information regarding BGTM Community Based Services programs to community organizations, families, and referral sources.
• Provides supervision, direction and consultation for BGTM CBS Supervisors. This includes attending court, family support team meetings, home visits, and supervising visits.
• When required, responds immediately to crisis calls which may demand a physical presence within the geographic location covered by the FCCM Contract and IIS Contract.
• When required, attends meetings, workshops and seminars as determined by the Regional Vice President of Southwest Missouri.
• Periodically reports to the Board of Directors.
• All other duties as assigned for the betterment of BGTM.
• Must meet the BGTM requirements for driver’s insurance.
• Any other duties as assigned for the betterment of BGTM.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• The Director of Community Based Services possesses a master’s degree in social work, counseling or a relevant related field.
• This individual has a special interest in and knowledge of family systems, plus five years experience in residential treatment, child welfare, or a mental health setting, with at least three years management experience.
• This person has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills and is capable of engaging sub-contractors, community partners and other stakeholders related to the child welfare program.
  

Position Summary:
Supervises residents in swimming activities. Temporary position during summer months. Supervised by the Program Director.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise residents in summer swimming activities up to eight hours a day.
• Make schedules for swim times in cooperation with Direct Care Staff.
• Maintain pool chemical levels and cleaning daily.
• Assists the Director of Cottage Life as needed including filling in as summer staff if needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Current Lifeguard certification.
• Must be able to complete SCM.
• Capable of utilizing SCM techniques in accordance with policies and procedures when the need arises.
• Age 21 - Minimum.

Position Summary:
The Guides will instruct, educate, and lead groups in daily activities. They will facilitate the groups in camp living and assist the Camp Director in evening activities, camp coordination, logistics, and emergency situations.

Responsibilities:

• Live on-site with Camp Director for eight week “School in the Wilderness” (SITW) program.
• Participate in a one week orientation and a one week SITW Training prior to the program beginning.
• Lead groups through daily activities of rappelling, low ropes, canoeing, and land navigation.
• Facilitate group processing and team building during and after the completion of each activity
• Ensure groups are safe at all times and following all subscribed safety measures during activities.
• Facilitate assigned group in daily camp routine/living.
• Assist Camp Director in conducting evening activities and special events.
• Assist Camp Director with coordination, logistical operations, and emergency procedures when necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Experience in the following areas:
• Youth Programs (preferably working with At-Risk or High-Needs youth)
• Wilderness Living
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Top-rope Climbing, Rappelling, and Rescue techniques
• Canoeing
• Water Rescue/Lifesaving Techniques
• Ropes/Challenge Course Operation/Facilitation
• Land Navigation/Map Reading
• Spelunking
• At least 21 years of age
• At least a High School Graduate, working on continuing education.
• Good communication skills with both campers and staff.
• Flexibility to allow for individuality and unforeseen circumstances.
  Energetic and creative with a heart for serving At-Risk Youth.
  

Position Summary:
This position assumes the function of assisting the MWLR Director and Asst. Director in all programming and activity operations at the MWLR and satellite operations pertaining to the outdoor program offered there. The Program Coordinator will assist the Director in resourcing, marketing, billing, and conducting all programs and functions at the MWLR. This position reports to the MWLR Director.

Responsibilities:

• Serves on the Ranch Committee, the MWLR PSO, and other Administrative meetings as directed by the Director
• In charge of billing, statistical record keeping, and logistical coordination for all programs
• Fulfills the role and responsibilities of the Director in the event of his and the Asst. Director’s absence
• Assists as needed in marketing the MWLR to outside agencies and groups
• Coordinates with outside user groups and special events for the MWLR (mailing list, budget, vendors, meetings, etc.)
• Assists Director in long-range planning process and budgeting for all activities within the department.
• Assists Director in establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with regional staff, board, media, and other community volunteers by actively participating in service organizations, professional organizations, and community activities
• Coordinates, plans, and Facilitates activities and trips for MWLR clients
• Performs all other duties as assigned for the betterment of BGTM/ECC.
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other related fields; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Extensive experience in residential treatment
• Substantial experience in wilderness and adventure based programs emphasizing the experiential process
• At least two years supervising and managing staff members and programs
• Exceptional verbal, written, analytical, communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all types of clients, employees and management
• Possess a current, valid MO class E driver's license and meet the BGTM/ECC requirements for driver’s insurance
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in the English language

Position Summary:
The Youth Care Specialist provides for the physical and emotional needs of the children assigned to the cottage and facilitates a healthy group living experience. This position participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of children. Reports directly to the assigned Cottage Life Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with appropriate boundaries with children.
• Role models positive behaviors and coping skills for the children in his or her care, using a strength-based approach in all interactions.
• Responsible for implementation of the treatment plan in the milieu.
• Provides instruction and demonstration of basic living skills; such as proper personal hygiene, care of clothing and possessions, good eating habits, money management, and good use of structured and unstructured time.
• Identifies and explains positive values that children are expected to express verbally and manifest in their behaviors.
• Supervises children in and around the cottage area, assigns and supervises daily chores, keeps records of allowances earned and dispenses, assists with school homework, and encourages participation in recreational activities.
• Completes all required paperwork, including cottage log, incident reports, communication logs, and other relevant documentation.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of all on-site and off-site resident activities.
• Responsible for proper administration of medications and first aid per NEWCO guidelines and policies.
• Keeps the cottage clean and orderly and in good repair, performs minor maintenance repairs, and through appropriate means beautifies the cottage grounds.
• Learns and follows cottage programs and procedures as documented in the cottage and child care manuals.
• Attends cottage team meetings, departmental, treatment, and planning meetings, and other meetings for the purpose of sharing information in regard to clients and to discuss other matters pertaining to cottage life.
• Conducts self in a professional manner with children, coworkers, parents, and referral sources.
• Completes required training as required.
• Participates in special program components including but not limited to School in the Wilderness, Changing Prisms, community service activities, etc.
• Transports residents to and from school, outings, appointments, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned for the betterment of NEWCO

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good customer service skills, ability to get along with families, children, referral sources, and staff.
• Emotionally and physically able to utilize agency approved techniques in de-escalation.
• Possess or obtain within 2 weeks of hire a current, valid Class E driver’s license and meet the NEWCO requirements for insurance; exceptions made only by Director of Residential Services.

 

Position Summary:
The Youth Care Specialist provides for the physical and emotional needs of the children assigned to the cottage and facilitates a healthy group living experience. This position participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of children. Reports directly to the assigned Cottage Life Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with appropriate boundaries with children.
• Role models positive behaviors and coping skills for the children in his or her care, using a strength-based approach in all interactions.
• Responsible for implementation of the treatment plan in the milieu.
• Provides instruction and demonstration of basic living skills; such as proper personal hygiene, care of clothing and possessions, good eating habits, money management, and good use of structured and unstructured time.
• Identifies and explains positive values that children are expected to express verbally and manifest in their behaviors.
• Supervises children in and around the cottage area, assigns and supervises daily chores, keeps records of allowances earned and dispenses, assists with school homework, and encourages participation in recreational activities.
• Completes all required paperwork, including cottage log, incident reports, communication logs, and other relevant documentation.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of all on-site and off-site resident activities.
• Responsible for proper administration of medications and first aid per NEWCO guidelines and policies.
• Keeps the cottage clean and orderly and in good repair, performs minor maintenance repairs, and through appropriate means beautifies the cottage grounds.
• Learns and follows cottage programs and procedures as documented in the cottage and child care manuals.
• Attends cottage team meetings, departmental, treatment, and planning meetings, and other meetings for the purpose of sharing information in regard to clients and to discuss other matters pertaining to cottage life.
• Conducts self in a professional manner with children, coworkers, parents, and referral sources.
• Completes required training as required.
• Participates in special program components including but not limited to School in the Wilderness, Changing Prisms, community service activities, etc.
• Transports residents to and from school, outings, appointments, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned for the betterment of NEWCO

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good customer service skills, ability to get along with families, children, referral sources, and staff.
• Emotionally and physically able to utilize agency approved techniques in de-escalation.
• Possess or obtain within 2 weeks of hire a current, valid Class E driver’s license and meet the NEWCO requirements for insurance; exceptions made only by Director of Residential Services.

Position Summary:
This position performs clerical and bookkeeping tasks covering general office duties for the Foster Care Case Management Unit. This position reports to the Director of Community Based Services.

Responsibilities:

• Type’s correspondence, reports, summaries, notices, rosters, memorandums, and activity schedules originating in the FCCM Unit, which are copied and distributed as required.
• Distributes incoming mail as appropriate and process outgoing mail daily as required by postal time frames.
• Answers the telephone, answers routine questions, and/or routes calls to appropriate staff members.
• Enters all client management data for FCCM case managers into the computer system and monitors & distributes reports when due and/or overdue from social workers i.e. Court Reports, Family Support Team notices, etc.
• Maintains current client records as well as mail requests for information in regard to past and current clients.
• Maintains supply of all non-FamCare forms that are required by the Children’s Division in implementation of FCCM services.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory and ordering of all office supplies.
• Takes care of contacting personnel and/or outside vendors when copier, fax computer or phone problems arise for entire FCCM department.
• Takes minutes at all FCCM Unit meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of NEWCO.
  

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or G.E.D. with educational courses in secretarial sciences.
• Six months of related clerical experience.
• Ability to maintain and operate office machines and equipment, including answering the telephone.
• Ability to type 50wpm with proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good customer service skills, ability to get along with families, children, referral sources, and staff.
• Possess a current valid Class E driver’s license and meet the NEWCO requirements for insurance.

Position Summary:

This position provides occupational therapy as a component in the treatment of emotionally disturbed children. Works directly with Occupational therapist and educational staff to determine occupational therapy needs of children. Requires few external contacts.

Responsibilities:

• Provides OT sessions under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Supervision.
• Prepares and competes Reports
• Fulfills all internal and external job training requirements.
• Makes good use of volunteer’s time and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Credentials normally associated with competency in this position are an Associated Degree in Occupational Therapy, certification by National Board of Certification in OT, and state licensure.
• Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities include knowledge of emotionally disturbed children, crisis prevention/intervention, physical/sexual abuse issues, Child development, and behavior management techniques.
• Skills required include crisis intervention; self-awareness, patience and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. CPR/First aid certification required.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exist among NEWCO’s diverse client base.
• Demonstration of the conviction that people are able to change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership between NEWCO personnel and the clients served.
• Ability to work as a part of a team and to maintain a positive, professional helping role.
• Ability to work with volunteers.

Position Summary:
The DON is responsible for all matters pertaining to the immediate, routine, and emergency medical and dental needs of the patients. This position supervises the nursing department. This position reports to the Director of Residential Services.

Responsibilities:

• Assigns appropriate duties to the nursing personnel, supervises their performance, and prepares their annual evaluations.
• When needed, assists the nursing personnel with the execution of their duties.
• Serves as a team facilitator in selected cottages.
• When indicated, instructs staff members in regard to a client's medical/dental needs
• Serves as Quality Assurance Coordinator and maintains, monitors, and evaluates various aspects of quality assurance.
• Participate in relevant meetings and projects that pertain to health, safety and infection control.
• Actively participates in the stress challenge and summer recreational program; such as School in the Wilderness by meeting the medical needs of clients.
• Prepares the nursing department annual budget.
• Any other duties as assigned for the betterment of BGTM/ECC.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed for professional practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Missouri.
• Preferably some experience in residential treatment or a mental health setting.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of engaging in strenuous physical activities in the stress challenge programs.
• Typing skills.
• Possess a current, valid driver's license and meet the BGTM/ECC requirements for insurance.

Position Summary:
The Foster Care Case Manager position is responsible for the development and implementation of permanency plans for children who are in the custody of the Children’s Division (formerly Division of Family Services). Permanency is defined as one of the following: reunification with the child’s family or caretakers; termination/adoption; guardianship with relative or kinship provider. The Case Worker is to provide strength-based, child-focused, family centered philosophical approaches The Case Worker’s coordinates services to support the child(ren) and family toward identified permanency plan in compliance with Missouri Alliance contractual requirements. This position is supervised by a Foster Care Case Management Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Provides case management services in accordance with Children’s Division and federal guidelines and Missouri Alliance Contract.
• Initiate and complete family/child assessments that address safety, risks, family strengths and needs, domestic violence issues and any other socioeconomic needs pertinent to sound treatment planning
• Coordinate and facilitate Family Support Team (FST) meetings within 72 hours of a new placement.
• Develop and implement case plan for family within 30 days.
• Coordinate and facilitate Family Support Team meetings on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate and facilitate Permanency Planning Reviews (PPRT’s) in accordance with Federal guidelines every 6 months.
• Establish parent/child/sibling visitation which supports frequent contact in accordance with FST recommendations.
• Visit with each child in their current placement on a bi-weekly basis
• Identify and facilitate participation in resources for child/family which promote permanent outcomes.
• Complete necessary Children’s Division forms promptly.
• Cooperate with other state/federal entities regarding child support enforcement, parental obligations for child support and eligibility of the child for financial assistance.
• Attend all mandatory trainings.
• Attend all regional staff meetings (attending court hearings will be the only exception).
• Maintain current written documentation on all assigned clients, documentation is to be completed in Famcare within 48 hours.
• Submit monthly chronological narratives to your supervisor by the 5th of the following month.
• Update all court hearings, FST’s, PPRT’s, and client placements in Famcare within 24 hours.
• Complete required court reports and submit to supervisor 7 working days prior to court hearing.
• Submit court reports to Family Court 5 working days before court hearing
• Performs all other duties as assigned for the betterment of NEWCO.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, or other closely related degree.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with family systems and utilizing community resources.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license and meet the agency requirements for insurance.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible to expedite all matters pertaining to the immediate, routine, and emergency medical and dental needs of the patients. Reports to the Director of Residential Services.

Essential Functions:

• Provides, or arranges for other professionals to provide, routine and emergency medical/psychiatric/dental treatment when such services are required, including inoculations, diagnostic procedures, and consultations.
• Instructs and monitors others in regard to preventative medicine programs and procedures; instructs and monitors others in the proper use of medication and equipment; and participates in meetings and projects pertaining to health matters.
• Requisitions, stores, and keeps a record of all medical/psychiatric/dental medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Arranges transportation for clients to be taken to medical/psychiatric/dental facilities for treatment purposes and accompanies clients to these facilities.
• Monitors and evaluates various aspects of quality assurance.
• Serves in a liaison capacity with relevant community agencies and facilities that provide medical/psychiatric/dental services to NEWCO.
• Participate in various medical/psychiatric/dental meetings and consultation sessions.
• Actively participates in the stress challenge and summer recreational program; such as weeklong canoe trips and School in the Wilderness by meeting the medical needs of clients.
• Maintains various records of accountability within established time frames.
• Performs on-call medical duties on weekends and/or holidays whenever deemed necessary by the Director of Residential Services or the Vice President of the Eastern Region.
• Performs all other duties as assigned for the betterment of NEWCO.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Licensed and/or certified for professional practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Missouri.
• Preferably some experience in residential treatment or a mental health setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of engaging in strenuous physical activities in the stress challenge programs.
• Typing skills.
• Possess a current, valid driver's license and meet the NEWCO requirements for insurance

Position Summary:

Provides for the emotional, physical and recreational care of ED/BD and MRDD children in the community; documents the day-to-day functioning of the respite care children; and provides supplemental support to the child care and special education departments. This position works directly with Director of Cottage Life to provide services to children. External contacts include parents/guardians for information transfer and coordination of services, and referral agency workers to provide information during staffing.

Responsibilities:

• Plans/implements activities for and supervises respite care children.
• Completes paperwork, including respite log entries, time sheets, and documentation for hours billed.
• Provides supplemental support to the childcare and special education departments.
• Participates in various agency meetings and training.
• Fulfills all internal and external job training requirements.
• Seeks additional responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities includes knowledge of emotionally disturbed, behavior disordered children, mentally retarded/developmentally disabled children, physical/sexual abuse issues, child development, and behavior management techniques.
• Skills required include crisis intervention and decision making.
• Self-awareness, patience, and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Credential normally associated with competency in this position is a Bachelors degree in a human service field. CPR/First Aid certification are required.
• Valid Class E driver’s license and good driving record strongly preferred as extensive travel within St. Louis is an essential function of this position.
• The ability to move freely about the campus and within the community is necessary, as well as the ability to work hours other than 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exist among NEWCO’s diverse client base.
• Demonstration of the conviction that people are able to change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership exists between NEWCO personnel and the clients served.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to maintain a positive, professional helping role.
• Ability to work with volunteers

Position Summary:

This position provides speech and language assessment and remediation to children with communication disorders. Works directly with Teachers for scheduling and feedback concerning child’s progress and goals; communicates with Therapists and other adjunct staff concerning child’s progress and goals. External contacts include referring school districts, parents, guardians and universities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct speech and language therapy.
• Prepares and implements special education requirements.
• Prepares and completes treatment reports.
• Fulfills all professional responsibilities.
• Fulfills all internal and external job training requirements.
• Makes good use of volunteers’ time and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities includes knowledge of speech and hearing functions; nature and causes of communication disorders; behavior management; crisis prevention/intervention and knowledge of learning disabilities.
• Understanding of State and Federal Special Education laws.
• Skills required include assessment and treatment skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Credentials normally associated with competency in this position include a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, a certificate of clinical competence, and state licensure.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exist among Edgewood’s diverse client base.
• Demonstration of the conviction that people are able to change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership exists between Edgewood personnel and the clients served.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to maintain a positive, professional helping role.
• A valid Missouri driver’s license and a good driving record are required because transporting client’s is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to work with volunteers.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for teaching youth the academic and social skills in a private educational system. Teacher will work directly with Therapist, Youth Care staff and adjunctive therapists as member of treatment team. External contacts include parents/guardians and school and referral agency personnel, with communication regarding child’s needs and progress. This position reports to the Director of Special Education.

Responsibilities:

• Assigns, teaches, reviews and grades academic material.
• Demonstrates classroom management skills.
• Prepares and implements Special Education requirements.
• Participates in treatment teams and staffing.
• Fulfills all professional responsibilities.
• Supervises Teacher’s Aide.
• Fulfills all internal and external job-training requirements.
• Makes good use of volunteers’ time and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to physically restrain a child.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities includes knowledge of child development and psychology, physical/sexual abuse issues, crisis intervention/prevention, behavior management, and curriculum planning and implementation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of state and federal Special Education laws.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Credentials normally associated with competency in this position are a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Behavior Disordered/Learning Disabled certification.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exists among NewCo’s diverse client base.
• Demonstration of the conviction that people are able to change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership exists between NEWCO personnel and the clients served.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to maintain a positive, professional helping role.
• A valid Missouri driver’s license and a good driving record are required because transporting client’s is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to work with volunteers.

Position Summary:
Provides support to educational components in the treatment of children with emotional disorders, behavior disorders and children with Autism. Works directly with teacher and therapist to provide services to children. External contacts may include school districts and parents. In the absence of assigned Teacher works with Director of Special Education to make decisions regarding curriculum implementation, IEP goals and objectives, behavioral intervention, daily schedules and classroom structure.

Responsibilities:

• Works with teacher to assign, teach, review and grade academic material.
• Demonstrates classroom management skills.
• Participates in treatment Team/Staffing in the absence of Teacher.
• Supports operation of Educational Program.
• Fulfills internal and external job training requirements.
• Makes good use of volunteer’s time and skills.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill this position’s responsibilities includes knowledge of emotionally disturbed children, crisis intervention/prevention, physical/sexual abuse issues, child development, and behavior management techniques.
• Skills required include crisis intervention and decision-making. Self awareness, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Credentials normally associated with competency in this position are a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field or at least four years experience working with children.
• Ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences that exists among NEWCO’s diverse client base.
• Demonstration of the conviction that people are able to change and that this attitude is fostered when a mutually respectful partnership exists between NEWCO personnel and the clients served.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to maintain a positive, professional helping role.
• A valid Missouri driver’s license and a good driving record are required because transporting clients is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to work with volunteers.

MUST be minimum age 21, MUST have proof of high school diploma. Direct care staff work with the residents from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for 3.5 days per week, Sunday through Wednesday, or Wednesday afternoon through Saturday. Experience and education are a plus. Boys & Girls Town of Missouri requires pre-employment drug screening. Please e-mail Employment@bgtm.org or Fax to 314-481-5605.

Boys & Girls Town/Edgewood Children’s Center in Columbia is accepting applications for a PT Youth Advisor to work with our clients living in our transitional living home in Columbia.  Must be available to work weekends.  Youth Advisors play a vital role in creating a treatment milieu that ensures safety while promoting positive youth development.  Youth Advisors will focus on building positive trusting relationships with participating youth.  These relationships will provide a context from which the Youth Advisor can teach, model, and support youth in their acquisition of life skills. Minimum age of 21 and proof of high school diploma or GED.  Prefer some experience in residential treatment, child welfare, or mental health setting.   Possess or obtain within 2 weeks of hire a valid Class E driver’s license and meet the BGTM requirements for auto insurance. Hourly range starts at $8.65 and is based on directly related experience and completed college credits. Great benefit package offered to full-time employees following 90 days of employment. Pre-employment drug screening required. Applications are required and may be downloaded at www.bgtm.org OR picked up at 4304 Bearfield Rd. Columbia, MO. Completed applications/resumes can be mailed to the address above, emailed to HRGeneralist@bgtm.org, or faxed to 573-874-8608. EOE

Boys & Girls Town/Edgewood Children’s Center in Columbia is accepting applications for Full and Part-time Youth Care Specialists.  We are seeking individuals to provide for the physical and emotional needs of at-risk children and adolescents in our residential treatment cottages in Columbia.  Minimum age of 21 and proof of high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.  Strongly prefer previous experience working with troubled youth.  Strong written, verbal, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.  Basic computer skills.  Emotionally and physically able to utilize agency approved techniques in de-escalation and physically able to participate in recreational activities with the residents.  Possess or obtain within 2 weeks of hire a current, valid Class E driver’s license and meet the BGTM requirements for auto insurance. Hourly range starts at $8.65 and is based on directly related experience and completed college credits. Great benefit package offered to full-time employees following 90 days of employment. Pre-employment drug screening required. Applications are required and may be downloaded at www.bgtm.org OR picked up at 4304 Bearfield Rd. Columbia, MO. Completed applications/resumes can be mailed to the address above, emailed to HRGeneralist@bgtm.org, or faxed to 573-874-8608. EOE

Boys & Girls Town/Edgewood Children’s Center in Columbia is accepting applications for FT Night Watch personnel to provide supervision of at-risk children and adolescents in our female residential treatment cottages in Columbia.  Minimum age of 21 and proof of high school diploma or GED.  Experience as a security guard or night watchman preferred.  Position requires employee to remain alert and vigilant throughout the tour of duty in order to patrol assigned area to protect persons and property.  Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.  Basic computer skills.  Possess or obtain within 2 weeks of hire a current, valid Class E driver’s license and meet the BGTM requirements for auto insurance.  Hourly range starts at $8.65 and is based on directly related experience and completed college credits. Great benefit package offered to full-time employees following 90 days of employment. Pre-employment drug screening required. Applications are required and may be downloaded at www.bgtm.org OR picked up at 4304 Bearfield Rd. Columbia, MO. Completed applications/resumes can be mailed to the address above, emailed to HRGeneralist@bgtm.org, or faxed to 573-874-8608. EOE

Boys & Girls Town/Edgewood Children’s Center in Columbia is seeking a full-time Overnight Youth Care Specialist Supervisor. This position is responsible to train, supervise, support and direct overnight youth care specialists; responsible for staff scheduling and accurately recording payroll data. Reports to the Director of Cottage Life.  Minimum age of 21 and proof of high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred along with previous supervisory experience.  Strong written, verbal, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.  Basic computer skills.  Must possess or obtain within 2 weeks of hire a valid Class E driver’s license and meet the BGTM requirements for auto insurance.  Position is salaried, starting at $28,000 and is based on directly related experience and completed college credits. Great benefit package offered to FT employees following 90 days of employment. Pre-employment drug screening required. Applications are required and may be downloaded at www.bgtm.org OR picked up at 4304 Bearfield Rd. Columbia, MO. Completed applications/resumes can be mailed to the address above, emailed to HRGeneralist@bgtm.org, or faxed to 573-874-8608. EOE

Position Summary:

The database developer will be working with client management systems and supporting at least 12 different agencies. Growing Transitions, a division of Boys & Girls Town of Missouri/Edgewood Children’s Center, provides hosted client management system solutions for non-profit child welfare agencies. This position reports to the Information Systems Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Develop multiple web applications
• Reengineer by defining requirements with the client.
• Assist with developing business reengineering processes from manual processes to web functionality.
• Design and develop forms; create reporting functions and dynamic web pages using a centralized database (SQL Server).
• Provide product demonstrations to client including prototypes and final production.
• Provide user training to customers.
• Develop technical documentation.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a 4 Year Degree or equivalent experience in IS/IT with 2 years experience.
• MS Access expert programming level skills
• Expert programming skills writing and working with JavaScript
• Understating of how to write views in SQL to limit queries and other MS Access features that can cause the database to run slow.
• Ability to write code to export/import files into tables in SQL Server or other external system databases
• Highly motivated
• Able to collaborate and provide input on database functionality, forms, tables, modules, and coding
• Must be able to meet critical milestones once established upon review of the work to be done.
• Due to the critical timelines of projects must be able to work beyond normal 40 hour work week when necessary