Life Skills Specialist
About The Position
The Life Skills Specialist works in The Center for Youth’s Arnett House, a transitional living program for homeless youth who identify as LGBTQ+ or are trafficked youth. The Specialist builds mutually respectful, trusting relationships with residents and coordinates life skills programming and education and employment curriculum. The role includes ongoing assessments of participants’ skill levels and the creation of individual and group training opportunities. The Specialist also assists the TLP Program Manager in creating and implementing a service learning model to help residents build healthy, permanent connections in the community. This is a full-time position at the Arnette House. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay is $20–$21 per hour. Offers may be contingent on a background check and a driving record and automobile insurance that meet the agency insurance carrier’s requirements. The Center for Youth provides equal employment opportunities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Human Services or a related field and one year of related experience, or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of managing group dynamics and ability to demonstrate various intervention techniques.
- Knowledge of the homeless/runaway youth service system.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Strong literacy and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention and response.
- Directly supervise and support residents.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of participants’ life skills, employment, and education needs.
- Implement life skills training and employment and education curriculum.
- Incorporate CYS philosophy and effective teaching approaches.
- Manage the environment to provide a safe and supportive residential program.
- Transport program participants as required.
- Maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Promote strength-based, trauma-informed service delivery, including youth leadership and asset development.
- Assist the TLP Program Manager in creating and implementing a service learning model for residents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
