Skill Builder

Center for Youth Services • City of Rochester, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Chrysalis House Skill Builders will engage and establish mutually respectful, trusting relationships with the youth we serve. Staff will utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to working with youth. Skill Builders are responsible for coordination of life skills programming and parenting education curriculum at Chrysalis House. Staff will conduct on-going assessments of youth's skill level and create individual/group training opportunities. This includes teaching group living skills and implementation of an evidence-based parenting education curriculum. The Chrysalis House Skill Builder(s) will also be responsible for providing direct supervision and support to residents during traditional and non-traditional hours.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Human Services, and 1 year experience OR Bachelors Degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and response
• Conduct on-going assessments of participants life skills and parenting education needs
• Implementation of life skills training and parenting education curriculum
• Incorporating CYS philosophy and effective teaching approaches
• Transporting program participants, as required and consistent with agency policies
• Maintains clear professional boundaries
• Understands and promotes strength-based, trauma informed service delivery (youth leadership, asset development)
• Manages group dynamics and demonstrates various intervention techniques
• Maintains accurate and up to date client records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree