Vocational Instructor - Horticultor
Job Description
Job Description
Vocational Instructor - Horticulture
POSITION SUMMARY: The Vocational Instructor will be responsible for the creation and implementation of educational and experiential programming in Whitney Hall School in the area of Horticulture. The Vocational Coordinator establishes educational programming, curriculum and implementation of the program.
The Vocational Instructor works as a member of a team with school and residential personnel at The Children’s Center of Hamden. The Vocational Instructor is responsible to the Whitney Hall School Principal. This individual shall be aware of and sensitive to the cultural diversity of the student/client population. This employee is expected to perform other assigned duties.
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
TECHNOLOGIES: Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, Carelogic, Praxi School
Accountable and responsible for the following results:
· Develop curriculum related to Horticulture for children and youth at Whitney Hall School and the Youth Work Program.
· Partner with teachers to implement curriculum and vocational training for youth.
· Aid in the supervision of the Work Program, year-round.
· Develops overall goals and objectives, both long and short-term, for the Horticulture Program and evaluates effectiveness.
· Orients, trains, coaches and schedules youth and Childcare Workers in the Youth Work Program related to Horticulture, landscaping, gardening.
· Coordinates, monitors and supervises activities related to the program.
· Partners with Program Supervisors, Administration, and Directors related to the Youth Work Program including the Dietary Department.
· Participates in the collection of data to monitor program effectiveness.
· Is aware of Agency Policies and Procedures and participates in their development as it relates to the Horticulture Program.
· Serves as a liaison to community resources.
· Develops and writes grants as necessary to enhance funding for the program.
· Maintains regular contact with internal and external treatment team members as necessary.
· Successfully complete CCG (Crisis Consulting Group) training and perform physical restraints with clients when needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
· Maintains all required agency mandatory training.
· Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children's Center of Hamden. Adheres to The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Boundary Code of Ethics.
· Is aware of the Policy and Procedure Manuals and can access information as needed.
· Demonstrates effort to promote the agency Inclusion Policy by:
o Identifying inequities and biases, and appropriately raising concerns.
o Interacting with others respectfully.
o Respecting the experiences of individuals who do not share your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other relevant quality.
· Maintains care, welfare, safety, and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree required. Certification as Master Gardener, Horticulture and/or Farming preferred.Previous Experience and/or Training: 2 to 5 years in program development, working with youth in a behavioral health setting and/or gardening, farming.
LICENSURE /
CERTIFICATIONS
A Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions:
Light lifting (<20 lbs.) Standing Sitting Seeing
Moderate lifting (20 – 50 lbs.) Reaching Walking Hearing
Heavy lifting (>50 lbs) Bending Climbing Talking
Driving Repetitive Motion Push/Pulling
Other, specify:
The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids
Potential allergenic and/or irritant conditions
CORE COMPETENCIES
Behaviors and skills employees are expected to demonstrate to carry out the mission and goals.
Values/Ethics: Ability to act with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices, treating all people equitably including respecting professional, ethical and people values.
Communication: Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Conflict Resolution: Facilitating the prevention and/or resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships while maintaining composure.
Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects; determine project urgency, uses goals to guide actions; organizes and schedules tasks effectively. Ability to work well independently.
Teamwork: Readily sharing information, knowledge, and personal strengths. Seek to understand and build on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes.
Computer: Ability to use computers and other forms of technology. Ability to learn required office software products.
Decision Making/Decisiveness: Making and taking responsibility for and demonstrating commitment to appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Ensuring that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives and solving emerging problems.
Leadership: Creating a working environment that promotes and encourages team members and youth to participate to attain common and individual objectives. Leading by example.
Project Management: The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.
Strategic Thinking: Innovating through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.