Independent Living Coordinator

The Youth Service Bureau is seeking an Independent Living Coordinator. This position works directly with youth 10-19 in a Residential Treatment Program.

Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or other directly related Human Service field. Will accept applicants possessing a high school diploma and two years social work experience. Documented work experience in the Social Services field with thorough knowledge of how to access community resources and implement independent living skills preferred. Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be insurable.

Applicants must be willing to participate as a member of a team, hold youth accountable for behaviors, possess skills in re-direction and crisis intervention, follow specific rules/guidelines, and build effective rapport with community resources. Applicants must be able to role model appropriate behavior and socially accepted interaction 100% of the time. Applicants must be able to mentor, and develop appropriate and effective rapport with the youth in care, in addition to their family as applicable.

EOE

Work Schedule 10-15 hours per week, or can be a full-time position by adding direct care work, 25-30 hours per week. Typically, five days per week, days and number of hours per day may vary.

Salary $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

• Maintain appointments with participants on a weekly basis
• Maintain all forms and documentation pertinent to all aspects of the programs. Including Ansel-Casey Skills testing, Kid Traks, progress notes and monthly progress reports
• Keep Program Manager and Case Manager informed of all aspects of the program
• Coordinate any needed services for youth in the program, including employment, and education
• Maintain resident’s work schedules in the digital calendar and check on each resident’s work performance weekly at their place of employment
• Develop public relations to promote the independent living program
• Consult with placing agency, therapist, and case managers as needed or as directed
• Manage Gold Star program
• Maintain resident’s IL binders to keep track of needs that were worked on with each resident
• Keep track of residential money box. (Checking money box and bringing to the office to deposit resident’s money)
• Taking residential kids on store runs
• Create and maintain a Monthly Recreation Schedule for the Residential Facility
• Complete Monthly Recreation Participation Forms for each resident
• Complete a budget for the monthly recreation schedule activities
• Plan a “fantastic fun night” for the end of each month, staying within the allotted budget
• Responsible for keeping track of residential kids’ bank accounts
• Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of training each year
• Safely drive 15 passenger van and other agency vehicles
• Increase communication with the community to promote the mission of the agency, and to increase awareness and private/public support of the youth in care and the agency
• Have current certification in First Aid and CPR
• Meet with immediate supervisor on a weekly basis to discuss clients and receive supervision
• Be an appropriate representative to the public
• Appropriate personal appearance, demeanor as related to situation and as a role model to residents, exhibits personal and professional ethics, attitudes and values