What are the responsibilities and job description for the PI Life Skills Coach position at Children's Aid Society?
Summary: This position is responsible for providing home management, job and life skills education to program participants.
Minimum Education: High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: 2 years in child, youth, and family services.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Professional licensure if applicable to degree.Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Excellent leadership and organizational skills.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis. Ability to establish good rapport with pregnant and/or parenting teens or/ young adults and to teach, coach, and model positive parenting and basic independent living skills necessary for successful transition into independence. Ability to work with a team while evidencing ability to think critically. Ability to plan and work independently as directed by the Program Director. Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner. Understanding of trauma responsive care and positive youth development.
Required Internal Certification/Trainings: Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report
List any physical requirements: Travel, some overnight work in office at both CAS headquarters and PI office located at apartment complex. Ability to work flexible hours; provide 24/7 on call response. Able to lift/push up to 30 lbs. Able to bend and stand without support. Able to walk up/down stairs without support.
Essential Functions of Position:
1. Attends weekly program staff meetings, optional conferences, and other selected special events as needed; attends monthly All-Staff meetings, assists clients on establishing home management skills and life skills.
2. Provides all services with a positive youth development and trauma responsive approach.
3. Responsible for onboarding new program participants including but not limited to reviewing Success Guide, completing move-in paperwork, reviewing apartment safety protocols, fire safety and storm plans
4. Ensures that youth file checklist is completed within 90 days of onboarding program participants
5. Serves on the youth/family TLP team; participates in the TL planning and review process;
6. Assists the youth in implementing their ITLP, particularly relating to education and job preparation;
7. Monitors and documents youth ITLP goals
8. Serves as primary staff responsible for linking youth to community resources and following up as needed
9. Participates actively in the agency PQI process and serves on agency committees as nominated.
10. Serves as on-call staff in rotation with other program staff.
11. Assists with program needs/ tasks as instructed by Program Director.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in working with youth experiencing homelessness and /or young parents?
- Do you have 2 years experience working with children, youth, and/ or families?
- Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000