What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Specialist position at GATEWAY?
Gateway seeks a skilled, organized, energetic, customer service-oriented and committed professional for a position as Family and Child Specialist in our Independent Living Program. Gateway's Independent Living Program is committed to helping teens in foster care launch into adulthood while becoming strong, connected and contributing members of our communities.
The Independent Living Program ensures that Gateway continues to exceed national statistics helping foster youth graduate from high school, get jobs and become strong young adults through teaching and coaching of ILP skills.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field. Licensure at highest level preferred. Proficient with Electronic Health Record, email, and Microsoft Office. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when needed.. Reliable transportation with the ability to work with clients in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and periodically in Huntsville as needed. Driving record and insurance as required by Gateway’s insurer.
Gateway offers a competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, generous leave time, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) match, excellent supervision and skills training, and seeks to promote from within. Gateway hires the best people, because the children and families we serve deserve nothing less. Our team is a hardworking, ethical, diverse and courageous workforce of champions. We are game changers, leaders and innovators, dedicated to building strong families and stronger communities. Each team member is an exemplary professional and role model, working at the highest levels of quality, integrity, cultural competence, safety and enthusiasm. Our unique strengths combine in Gateway’s collaborative environment to produce world-class outcomes for those we serve.