Life Skills Specialist - PSH
About The Position
The Life Skills Specialist (LSS) provides consistent, structured, and hands-on support to residents within a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) site-based program. This position focuses on strengthening residents’ ability to maintain stable housing through direct coaching in daily living skills, unit upkeep, routine development, coping strategies, and independent living skills. The LSS serves as a key on-site stabilizing presence, working collaboratively with Case Managers and Resident Assistants (RAs) to ensure coordinated, practical, and goal-oriented support across all areas of resident need. This role emphasizes skill-building in real-time within the residential environment to promote long-term housing stability and independence.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field plus 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and employment.
- Clean NYS Driver’s License
- Availability to evenings and weekends on a set schedule
- Strong organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing, hands-on coaching in daily living skills, including cleaning, organization, meal preparation, personal hygiene, and household management
- Support residents in establishing, maintaining, and strengthening consistent daily and weekly routines
- Conduct in-unit support visits focused on skill-building, modeling, and reinforcing independent living skills
- Assist residents in developing and utilizing coping strategies to manage stress, triggers, and daily life challenges
- Work directly with residents to set realistic, measurable goals related to housing stability and independent living
- Provide immediate, practical guidance and coaching within the residential setting as needs arise
- Collaborate closely with Case Managers to align service plans, goals, and ongoing interventions
- Partner with Resident Assistants (RAs) to ensure consistent reinforcement of routines, unit upkeep, and skill development strategies
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation of resident progress, interventions, and observed needs in accordance with program requirements
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and service coordination activities
- Contribute to a supportive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented residential environment
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
- 403(b)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
