LIFE SKILLS PROFESSIONAL

Resources for Human Development•West View, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Skills Professional provides direct support and coaching to participants in WOMANSPACE EMPOWER, a recovery-focused residential behavioral health program in Philadelphia. The position helps individuals strengthen recovery, develop coping and daily living skills, build recovery supports, and pursue personal goals that promote independence and long-term success. Services are person-centered, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed. The role includes supporting participants throughout the shift, facilitating and documenting psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups, assisting with Recovery Support Plans, responding to crises, reviewing program documentation, and coordinating with community agencies and service providers. The position also supports household responsibilities and independent living skills and enters required program information into agency systems. The schedule is full-time, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; flexible scheduling and evening, weekend, or holiday coverage may be required based on program needs. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in the social service field.
Valid driver's license.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time.
Ability to support a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP).
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS).
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training.
Experience working in residential behavioral health or recovery-focused programs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support and coaching to program participants throughout the shift.
Assist individuals in developing life skills, recovery supports, coping strategies, and daily living skills.
Facilitate and document psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups.
Support participants in achieving goals in their Recovery Support Plans (RSPs).
Intervene in crisis situations and complete required incident documentation.
Review program documentation for accuracy and completeness, including observation checks, medication administration records, and shift notes.
Support participants with household responsibilities and independent living skills.
Enter census, demographic, intake, and billing information into agency systems.
Assess participant strengths, skills, and learning styles to support individualized growth and development.
Develop and review Recovery Support Plan goals with participants every 60 days.
Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to coordinate services.
Promote a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment.
Report maintenance, safety, and program concerns as needed.
Complete additional duties as assigned.