Independent Living Support Worker (Part- time and PRN available)
About The Position
The Independent Living Support Worker supports young adults in the Teens Reaching Adulthood and Independent Living (TRAIL) program as they prepare for independent living. The position provides mentorship, supervision, structure, and hands-on instruction to help youth develop confidence and practical skills for adulthood. The role is based in Topeka, Kansas, with weekend and PRN shifts available; the posting also identifies part-time availability. The average hourly rate is $14.55, including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differential. The position requires working with youth who reside in onsite apartments, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and coordinating with agency partners and referring workers. It may involve on-call support, transporting youth in personal or agency vehicles, and basic clerical and janitorial work. The Family Initiative, Inc. provides services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas through its affiliates. TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 25 years of age per state regulations.
- Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to interpret technical information, financial reports, and program data.
- Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Comfort working flexible hours.
- Commitment to youth development, safety, and empowerment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency underwriting standards.
- Complete a Predictive Index assessment; the posting states it takes 5–7 minutes and has no right or wrong answers.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and support to youth residing in onsite apartments.
- Teach independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, housekeeping, job readiness, communication, and time management.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy decision-making, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Show STRIVE and DCF apartments to prospective youth, collect rent, submit maintenance requests, and ensure background screenings are completed.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for program participants.
- Conduct apartment inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Facilitate individual and group educational or situational counseling sessions.
- Monitor youth engagement with community resources related to employment, education, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities.
- Complete required documentation, logs, incident reports, and monthly summaries.
- Collaborate with agency partners, other Independent Living Specialists, and referring workers to support individualized service plans.
- Provide on-call support as needed and use non-physical de-escalation strategies.
- Perform basic clerical and janitorial tasks to maintain a clean and organized office environment.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and cross-agency coordination sessions.
- Uphold cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Transport youth using personal or agency vehicles as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
