Transitional Living Specialist -F/T Evenings

Every Child's Hope•Overland, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining a healthy environment in a group setting for youth to meet their individual goals; to assist youth with self-esteem and developing independent living skills. Provide supervision to youth who are in foster care or homeless in a group living setting in the community. Provide youth with support and guidance. Develop positive, professional relationships and boundaries with youth. Provide instructions to youth regarding desirable health and personal habits. Provide youth assistance and encouragement in their school work and other pursuits. Assist youth with the following life skills: cooking, shopping, transportation, filling out job applications, budgeting, and how to upkeep living environment. Provide para-counseling to youth in crisis or non-crisis situation. Provide crisis intervention as necessary to include calling the police, ambulance, or fire department when needed. Observe youths’ behavior and conduct reports to the team. Keep written records as requested. Maintain financial records and present them to the TLP Group Home Supervisor for monthly audit. Purchase items for the house including food, supplies, etc. Keep the house, yard and vehicle in a clean and orderly condition and see it is kept in good repair. Make sure youth have proper clothing attire, plan menus and prepare meals. Arrange for medical, dental and similar services and transport youth to various appointments. Coordinate with the professional staff including therapist, psychiatrist, legal guardian, and others to implement and monitor the treatment plan.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in a field related to human services OR any combination of training and experience equal to a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
2 years of experience working with people.
Must be of good moral character and able to serve as a positive role model for youth.
Ability to work under a great deal of stress.
Willingness to seek on-the-job training.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be drug-free.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience working with children (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide supervision to youth who are in foster care or homeless in a group living setting in the community.
Provide youth with support and guidance.
Develop positive, professional relationships and boundaries with youth.
Provide instructions to youth regarding desirable health and personal habits.
Provide youth assistance and encouragement in their school work and other pursuits.
Assist youth with life skills such as cooking, shopping, transportation, filling out job applications, budgeting, and upkeep of living environment.
Provide para-counseling to youth in crisis or non-crisis situations.
Provide crisis intervention as necessary, including calling emergency services.
Observe youths’ behavior and conduct reports to the team.
Keep written records as requested.
Maintain financial records and present them to the TLP Group Home Supervisor for monthly audit.
Purchase items for the house including food and supplies.
Keep the house, yard, and vehicle in a clean and orderly condition and ensure they are kept in good repair.
Ensure youth have proper clothing attire, plan menus, and prepare meals.
Arrange for medical, dental, and similar services and transport youth to various appointments.
Coordinate with professional staff (therapist, psychiatrist, legal guardian, etc.) to implement and monitor the treatment plan.