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About the Role
The Life Skills Specialist will engage and establish mutually respectful, trusting relationships with the youth we serve. The Specialist is responsible for the coordination of life skills programming and education and employment curriculum. This position will also assist the TLP Program Manager in creating and implementing a service learning model for the residents in order to build healthy, permanent connections in our community.
Responsibilities
- Crisis intervention and response
- Direct supervision and support to residents
- Conduct on-going assessments of participants' life skills, employment and education needs
- Implementation of life skills training and employment and education curriculum
- Incorporate CYS philosophy and effective teaching approaches
- Manage environment to provide a safe and supportive residential program
- Transporting program participants, as required
- Maintain clear professional boundaries
- Promote strength-based, trauma informed service delivery (youth leadership, asset development)
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 1 year related experience OR equivalent
- A valid drivers license
- All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving record & Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements.
Skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledgeable of managing group dynamics and can demonstrate various intervention techniques
- Knowledge of the homeless/runaway youth service system
- Knowledge of community resources
- Strong literacy and communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Location
- Arnette House
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 1 year related experience
Education Level
- Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $20- $21 per hour
About the Company
- The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.
- The Arnett House is a transitional living program for homeless youth that identify as LGBTQ+ or trafficked youth.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities