Instructor

Position Title: TTCC Instructor

Department/Unit: PDD/TTCC

Reports To: Academic Supervisor/Workforce Development Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Tarzana Treatment Centers College (TTCC) Instructor delivers high-quality academic education and supports student job training initiatives. This role encompasses teaching assigned academic courses, developing instructional and training materials, and providing both academic and professional development support to students. The TTCC Instructor ensures that the content of TTCC curriculum and courses remains pertinent to current behavioral and public health trends, including theories, prevention, interventions, research, and treatment. The TTCC Instructor supports the academic and professional growth of students. This is achieved through guiding, instructing, advising, and coaching students to successfully complete their assigned academic coursework and program requirements, in collaboration with Academic Supervisors and Academic Support Specialists. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the TTCC Instructor significantly enhances student success and retention with TTCC. The TTCC Instructor is responsible for cultivating an environment of academic excellence, preparing students for career opportunities in the behavioral healthcare fields.

HOURS

8 hours per day/5 days per week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

• Maintain precise and up-to-date records of student attendance and grades, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional policies.

• Submit finalized course syllabi to the Academic Supervisor prior to the commencement of the course term and introduce the syllabi to students before the course begins.

• Schedule and hold office hours in both physical and electronic formats, including virtual office hours, as appropriate, to provide accessible support to students.

• Communicate regularly with students and respond to their correspondence within 24 hours to foster a supportive learning environment.

• Participate in professional development meetings to stay current with industry standards and enhance teaching effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Learning Management Course Page to facilitate organized and efficient course delivery.

• Submit grades in the Gradebook within 7 days of assignment due dates to ensure timely feedback for students.

• Conduct live course orientations and closeout sessions to provide live instruction opportunities for students.

• Engage in the resolution of grade disputes or grievances, when necessary, to maintain fairness and integrity in the evaluation process.

• Support and contribute to other TTCC work assignments, priorities, and responsibilities as needed, including academic interventions to address issues such as failure to matriculate, at risk students, academic dishonesty, and student conduct concerns.

• Collaborate with other faculty and administrative staff to ensure cohesive program delivery and a unified approach to student education.

Support and actively contribute to the initiatives, efforts, policy and procedures of Tarzana Treatment Centers (TTC), ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.

OTHER PROGRAMS CATEGORY OF DUTIES:

Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Program Instructor

1. Deliver and continuously improve the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with state policies and accreditation standards for PSS Certification Programs.

2. Teach courses that meet the 80-hour training requirements under the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal PSS Certification Program.

3. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and keep up-to-updated on industry trends.

4. Implement programmatic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and state requirements.

5. Offer specialized training opportunities for PSS students including working with specific populations such as the unhoused, justice involved individuals, and those in crisis services.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Certification Program Instructor

1. Deliver and continuously improve the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with state and federal policies and accreditation standards for SUD Counselor Certification Programs.

2. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay updated on industry trends.

3. Ensure the integration of patient-centered practices to enhance the quality of care provided by future counselors, including comprehensive coverage of both theoretical and practical applications.

4. Maintain and expand understanding of latest evidence-based practices (EBP) and treatment modalities in SUD services.

5. Teach counselor ethics and professionalism, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior, confidentiality, and professional conduct in the field of SUD counseling.

Field Experience Instructor (as part of SUD Counselor Certification Program)

1. Mentor students during their practicum, internship and field experiences, ensuring alignment with program requirements and the theoretical applications learned in coursework.

2. Provide individualized support and feedback to students to enhance their ethical practices, practical skills, and professional development.

3. Coordinate with agency Preceptors and Site Supervisors to ensure that practicum experiences meet accreditation standards and state requirements, maintaining the integrity of the practical training.

4. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to prepare students for their practicum placements, ensuring they are well-equipped to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-life settings.

5. Monitor and evaluate student progress during practicum placements, providing guidance and intervention as needed.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Master/Doctoral degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related healthcare field required. Extensive previous work experience may be substituted for academic degree requirements. Specific experience in student teaching and support, academic advising, or related roles within an educational institution preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with partner referring agencies and TTC other instructors, staff, and students a must.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers College (TTCC) is the academic and workforce learning and development division of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC), one of the largest providers of integrated healthcare in California. TTC provides high quality, cost-effective substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, HIV/AIDS, primary medical care and housing services to adults and youth. TTC operates a psychiatric hospital, residential and outpatient treatment centers and primary medical care clinics. All facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and are accredited by The Joint Commission. TTC expands overall access to health services in the community while improving the overall quality of care provided to patients. TTC is commitment to leadership, patient advocacy, and innovation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. a nonprofit organization which does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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