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ARTC Specialist

Preferred Family Healthcare

ARTC Specialist

Union, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WE'RE A GOOD FAMILY TO KNOW:

    Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH) is a community-based healthcare organization that offers a full array of integrated services, serving more than 100,000 individuals each year in nearly 100 locations throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.

    Our greatest reward has been the opportunity to serve families and communities in need for the past 40 years. At PFH, our future is brighter than ever! With changes in leadership, focused priorities and strong core values, PFH remains a “Good Family to Know!”

    YOUR ROLE AT PFH: Through our therapeutic strength and interest based creative arts program “Achieving Resiliency, Responsibility & Recovery Through Creativity” the incumbent of this position is responsible for providing both individual and group services utilizing creative experiential intervention strategies for youths categorized as high risk. This service serves as an alternative supportive service to these youth in order to supplement traditional services within PFH or from other partner organizations. As an ARTC Specialist, you are responsible for counseling and leading group for youths categorized as high risk. 

    You will:

    • Obtain a minimum of 23 contact hours per week through a combination of individual counseling and group utilizing A.R.T.C.
    • Plan and implement A.R.T.C. community and school based events as directed
    • Provide regular progress report to and maintain effective and accurate communication with parents and referral sources regarding participants within established time frames
    • Seek out and make contact with local arts organizations that can serve as community resources for participants
    • Seek out local businesses/organizations that would be willing to donate either monetarily or in kind to further develop and maintain ARTC
    • Facilitate completion of ARTC outcomes surveys at established time frames
    • Maintain weekly contact with ARTC Program Director

    WE THINK YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE:

    • Must have experience working with high risk youth and ability to work independently.
    • Strong interest and experience in the arts as a tool for personal change and personal proficiency in at least one area of the arts (visual arts, music, creative writing, drama) preferred.
    • Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the Human Services field

    YOU'LL LOVE BEING A PART OF OUR FAMILY BECAUSE:

    Our associates are our most valuable asset! We understand the role their satisfaction plays in the quality of services they provide. Through encouragement, our associates are empowered to optimize their strengths through ongoing training to ensure they are equipped and feel competent to serve our clients.

    Our eligible associates enjoy some of the following PFH Perks:

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plan options
    • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match!
    • Company paid basic life insurance
    • Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
    • Emergency Medical Leave Program
    • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
    • Health & Wellness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Employee Discount Program
    • Mileage Reimbursement
    • License/Certification Reimbursement

    OUR HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM WANTS TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S REQUIRED:

    Employment is conditional upon the receipt of appropriate background checks. Upon offer of employment, you must grant permission for Preferred Family Healthcare to verify accuracy, legitimacy, and results in regards to the following conditions of employment:

    • Background check that includes criminal history and abuse/ neglect.
    • Motor vehicle driving record check.
    • Education and license/certification verification (if applicable).
    • Employment and/or personal reference checks.
  • Industry
    Government Administration