Life Skills Coach (PT) - King House (64764)

HOLY CROSS SERVICES INC•Mount Clemens, MI

6d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Be the Anchor of Hope and Change at Holy Cross Services Working at Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission. We are committed to the safety, stability, and well-being of children and families, and that commitment extends to our workplace culture. Our work is family-focused, values-driven, and grounded in service, accountability, and compassion. Position Overview: Provides life skills training designed to assist youth in gaining self-sufficiency and independence. Will maintain a case load of up to 10 youth who may reside with a host home provider or staff supportive housing. Will provide each youth with four hours each week of life skills instruction by way of one-on-one interactions, classroom settings and community activities. Will be required to participate in family team meetings, facilitate house meetings and administer pre- and post-testing. Will be required to travel, work shifts and complete logging and other reports as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate degree in a human services field of study
OR
Minimum 60 semester hours
OR
95-quarter hours toward human services field of study. Preferred bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study or a minimum of 90 semester hours in a human services field of study and 1 year directly related experience
OR
60 semester hours and 2 years directly related experience.
Able to meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
Valid and current Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Will provide each youth with four hours per week of life skills instruction by way of one-on one interaction, classroom settings and community activities. Seventy-five percent (75%) of instruction time per month must be practical hands-on instruction as opposed to classroom, worksheet, or online instruction. In addition, 10% of the instruction time must be done in a community setting. Will be expected to find community resources that can assist with enhancing the life skill development of youth placed in ILP.
Attend family team meetings with foster care worker, youth, and supportive adults.
Prepare for and facilitate house meetings and life skills curriculum groups.
Will be required to work shifts at the ILP staff supportive housing program.
Will be required to complete pre/post-test and three/six-month post discharge follow up.
Will work with youth in making progress towards goals outlined in their ILP and case service plan.
Will be required to complete daily logging and weekly ILP curriculum reports.
Will carry a caseload of up to 10 youth in ILP.
Will be expected to travel.
Will be required to work with youth placed with host home providers.
Will be expected to attend team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment and mentoring.
Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the Agency’s treatment philosophy.
Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.
Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment; employment is at-will.