Part-Time PAL Trainer

Saint Francis Ministries•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Life Skills Trainer will be responsible for the PAL (Preparation for Adult Living) life skills trainings including contacting youth who are eligible to complete the life skills trainings, working with the youth and their caregivers to get the youth’s participation, find solutions for any barriers preventing the youth from attending in addition to working with our youth on NYTD surveys and Casey Life Skills Assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field.
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Must be 21 years of age
Two years’ experience working with youth; knowledge in group facilitation and classroom training
Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.
Lifting requirements 50 lbs
Must have a valid TX driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Assist youth with completing National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) surveys and enter the information into IMPACT
Administer and interpret Casey Life Skills Assessments (CLSA) to youth
Develop, manage and maintain Life Skills Training in alignment with specified core elements and training periods.
Conduct life skills training sessions.
Review youth service needs and determine appropriate training schedules, locations, and dates.
Conduct outreach efforts to engage youth, caregivers, and stakeholders in determining training schedules.
Confirm commitments to training schedule and document all communication and attempts.
Maintain accurate records of youth participation, progress, and any deviations from established procedures.
Submit required reports, including monthly progress reports and caregiver comparison reports.
Monitor study guide progress and completion.
Attend regional PAL events.
Assist conducting mock interviews and filling out mock applications.
Setting up speakers for Life Skills Training (LST).
Setting up and taking youth on tours within the city, related to LST.
Request Education/ARD meeting notes for IDD youth and document exempts.
Enter Documentation into Impact and Carematch.
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels
Ensure clients’ rights are protected
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures