Life Skills Worker

Westhab Inc.•City of Yonkers, NY

7d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

A key component of this job is to assist clients in their physical, social, emotional and daily life skills development. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates recreational, social and/or educational activities for clients served in the program. In addition, the LifeSkills worker will assist clients with employment, resume building, job searches and is the liaison with our Employment Services Department. Proof of covid-19 vaccine required.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide good customer service, both in person and by telephone
Good organizational skills
High attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to prioritize work assignments
Ability to maintain confidentiality
A minimum of an Associates degree or at least 2 years of experience working with substance abuse, mental health, homeless and child welfare.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish

Responsibilities

Aids clients in their own homes/program and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently.
Facilitates physical, recreational, social and educational activities.
Provides clients with a positive role model.
Assists clients with personal hygiene and grooming i.e. bathing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
Monitors clients’ needs, progress and well-being and assists case management team in evaluating the effectiveness of planned counseling and support
Assists case management team in identifying potential problems. Provides input to counselors and other professionals with regard to the development of client program plans
Teach daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, etc.
Work with other professionals involved with the client, acting as a learning support assistant
Document all contacts and outcomes in the individual case file
Advocates on behalf of clients to secure social services entitlements
Assist clients with applications for entitlements
Maintains on-going communication with Coordinator/Case Managers on all aspects of the work
Accompanies case manager when conducting apartment inspections or work orders
Assist client with resumes, job searches and link the client to our Employment Services Department
Other duties as required or assigned by supervisor