Milieu Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Milieu Educator - Wichita, KS

Full-Time: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm

At KVC Health Systems and Camber Mental Health, we believe that the heart of our work is helping people. We are searching for a dedicated Milieu Educator to lead the development of our frontline teams, ensuring that every child in our care is supported by staff who are highly skilled, compassionate, and clinically competent. 

Join a team that values your growth and total wellbeing; we are proud to maintain a work wellbeing score of 83 on Indeed , reflecting our commitment to a culture of support, authenticity, and professional excellence.

Position Summary

The Milieu Educator is a critical leadership role responsible for evaluating and enhancing the competence of our direct care staff. By working directly with new employees during classroom orientation and hands-on shadowing, you ensure our learning objectives and clinical competencies are met with excellence. You will collaborate with management and clinical leadership to integrate evidence-based research into daily practice, ensuring that our therapeutic environments adhere to the highest standards set by The Joint Commission and other regional licensing bodies. 

If you are passionate about adult learning and clinical workforce development, this role offers the opportunity to elevate the quality of care for children and families.

Minimum Requirements

• Age: All employees must be at least 20 years of age.
• Education: High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (social work, psychology, counseling, behavioral sciences), education, or workforce development is preferred.
• Experience: At least five years of related experience in child learning and competency evaluation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

• Experience training or managing direct support professionals in a mental health setting, juvenile justice, or educational field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership to care providers to enhance patient care and therapeutic milieu management.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive competency program to ensure all staff are adequately trained for high-quality and safe care.
• Collaborate with practitioners and clinical leadership to evaluate, refine, and implement practice competencies.
• Initiate individualized staff development plans and provide specialized training to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Educate direct care staff in advanced milieu management techniques and trauma-informed care strategies.
• Lead in-service training sessions and workshops that incorporate national standards and evidence-based research.
• Serve as an exemplary role model, personally demonstrating the professional behavior expected of all direct care staff.
• Support and promote workplace safety and sound environmental practices within the facility.
• Maintain an exhaustive knowledge of KVC and Camber policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

KVC Values and Expectations

KVC employees are expected to work with children and families, community partners, and each other using our core values:

• The heart of our work is helping people.
• Our character is built on authenticity and compassion.
• Family connection drives our culture.
• Collaboration fuels our improvement.
• Urgency and innovation mark our approach.
• Diverse perspectives are key to our progress.
• Always asking, "What would you want for your child?"

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role requires high levels of engagement and physical presence within our facilities:

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate effectively. Must be able to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting Requirements: Regularly lift 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: Work is primarily performed in a facility setting with a moderate noise level and occasional exposure to outside weather conditions during transit.