Independent Living Skills Educator

FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with ar without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily, Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Indlvlduals with dlsabllltles to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

* 1. Participant Services

1. Provide individual contact with participants to praise, nurture, and discipline as necessary.

2. Facilitate Life Skills Training's in individual and group settings as needed.

3. Provide effective role modeling for participants to encourage healthy lifestyles.

4. Provide participants With guidance and direction to assist them in achievlng their Transition Plan goals.

5. Transport participants as necessary to employment, education, medical and ILS related appointments.

* 2. Behavior Management

A. Enforce program rules and guidelines consistently.

B. Assign appropriate consequences Immediately upon rule Infraction

C. Facilltate "House Meetings" as needed.

* 3. Supported Services

A. Assist In the composition of program letters, forms, reports, and other documents as requested.

B. Organize and maintain accurate participant files, ensuring that all files are in order and comply with governing regulations.

C. Provide general clerical services for transitional living staff (i.e. filing, typing, copying, mailing, etc.)

D. Maintain consistent communication regarding the progress Of each participant with other staff.

E. Document ail services and activities of each shift worked.

F. Attend program staff meetings and training sessions.

G. Perform other duties as assigned.

* 4. Facility

A. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the facility.

B. Maintain safe working conditions.

C. Report any maintenance needs to supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

* Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

* Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

* Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

* Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.

* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken ward.

* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

* Concern for Others - 30b requires being sensitive to others' needs and feellngs and being understanding and helpful on the job.

* Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

* Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

* Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

* Interpersonal - Ablllty to get along well with a variety of personalities and Individuals.

* Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

* Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

* Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

* Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) or Work Equivalent, Field of Study:
Counseling, Social Work, or Related Human Services Field.

Experience:

1 plus years Of experience in related work

Computer

Skills:

Certifications & Licenses:
Must possess valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of Insurance.

Other Requirements:
All candidates must be at least 21 years of age. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage an adolescent population are required. Individual must possess a genuine desire to teach and guide youth and be a positive role model to all residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requlres thls activity up to 33% of the time…