Independent Living Coordinator

Saint Francis Ministries • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Independent Living Coordinator provides direct support and skill building to youth aging out of foster care. The role coordinates statewide Independent Living activities, serves as a resource to staff and youth, and supports compliance with agency policies, client rights, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen and DFPS and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry clearance checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct monthly Regional Youth Advisory Council meetings.
• Maintain communications and working relationships with appropriate entity contacts regarding current Independent Living activities in the State.
• Serve as the primary contact for the State of Texas Independent Living Program Director.
• Attend DFPS Independent Living meetings and maintain contact with DFPS Independent Living liaisons as needed.
• Coordinate all activities for State computer camps.
• Coordinate and conduct tours to post-secondary education sites.
• Obtain and distribute resource and scholarship information.
• Train staff on Independent Living transition paperwork and timelines as needed.
• Write and distribute the Independent Living newsletter.
• Serve as a resource for workers on specialty areas related to youth leaving the child welfare system.
• Provide direct services to youth leaving the child welfare system when requested by supervisors and/or area directors.
• Seek and identify grant opportunities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client personal and health information and agency proprietary data, following HIPAA regulations and company policies.
• Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow directives, standard operating procedures, personnel policies and procedures, accreditation and licensure standards, and applicable federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels.
• Ensure clients’ rights are protected.
• Know and follow all safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time