Life Skills Specialist

Life Skills Specialist

Full-Time | Sheboygan, WI $20–$25 per hour, based on education and experience Bachelor's degree required

Help people build confidence, independence, and a stronger connection to their community.

At RCS Empowers, we do more than fill positions—we build careers centered on purpose. Every member of our team plays an important role in empowering individuals with disabilities and other support needs to work, live, and participate in their communities with dignity, confidence, and respect.

As a Life Skills Specialist, you will work directly with youth and adults to help them strengthen practical skills, build meaningful relationships, increase independence, and experience greater inclusion in everyday life.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role for someone who enjoys teaching, mentoring, problem-solving, and helping people achieve goals that genuinely matter.

What You'll Do

• Plan and lead activities that promote personal growth, community inclusion, emotional regulation, social awareness, and vocational development
• Help participants build daily living skills such as financial literacy, wellness, recreation, transportation, community mobility, and career exploration
• Develop structured, engaging curriculum based on participant goals and interests
• Encourage participants to take an active role in choosing their activities and shaping their plans
• Provide one-on-one and group instruction in homes, businesses, community locations, employment settings, and agency programs
• Offer guidance, encouragement, and practical support to help participants build confidence and complete meaningful goals
• Teach participants how to use city bus routes and explore other transportation options
• Transport and accompany participants to appointments, activities, and community-based experiences as needed
• Communicate with families, providers, referral sources, and clinical teams when appropriate
• Document services, progress, and supports in alignment with treatment plans and funding requirements
• Complete daily time reporting and required service documentation accurately and consistently
• Promote safety and model appropriate social behavior in all settings
• Provide personal assistance when needed, including restroom support and help maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Use agency software while maintaining confidentiality and information security
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors

What Makes This Role Meaningful

Every day brings something different.

You may help someone learn to navigate the bus system, practice managing money, participate in a community activity, strengthen workplace skills, or develop strategies for handling stress and social situations.

The progress may look different for every participant, but your work will help people become more confident, capable, connected, and independent.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required for this position.

The degree must be in one of the following areas or another closely related field:

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Education
• Human Services
• Rehabilitation
• Behavioral Science
• A related discipline

Candidates must also have:

• Previous experience supporting youth or adults with mental health needs, behavioral concerns, or developmental disabilities
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• A valid Wisconsin driver's license
• A good driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Personal auto insurance that meets agency requirements
• Eligibility for agency insurance coverage when operating an agency vehicle
• The ability to work independently while remaining a supportive and dependable team member
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

The Right Person for This Role

You may be a strong fit if you are:

• Patient, encouraging, and dependable
• Comfortable adapting plans when circumstances change
• Creative in developing activities and teaching strategies
• Confident working independently in community-based settings
• Skilled at building trust with participants, families, and professional partners
• Able to balance relationship-building with accurate documentation
• Committed to helping people make their own choices and reach their personal goals
• Calm and thoughtful when responding to…