What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House position at New Jersey Community Development Corp (NJCDC)?
Life Skills Coordinator (Full-Time) - Independence House
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. Independence House is a transitional living program for homeless youth and youth aging-out of foster care who are between the ages of 17-21.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Life Skills Coordinator. The responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the health, welfare, safety and personal development of program individuals by creating a nurturing environment that addresses individual needs and preferences and that promotes the attainment of individual goals and objectives as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) teaching/training schedule
- Ensuring that ISP goals and objectives are being addressed and that anticipated outcomes are being documented, monitored and met
- Teaching skills as per the ISP and in accordance with established methods
- Ensuring the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and quality assurance guidelines.
- Reviewing the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at the beginning of each shift.
- Assisting in the arrangement and providing of transportation of residents either through use of agency vehicles or public transportation
- Providing emergency shift coverage during staff shortages
Prospective applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in a human services field with one to three years of experience working with young adults or a High School Diploma with three to seven years of experience working with young adults; excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively independently or as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid drivers license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.
Additional Benefits: Eligible employees have access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan; however, there is no employer contribution at this time.
If Interested In Applying For This Position
Email your resume with a cover note telling us a little about yourself, your skills, and experience to: Human Resources. Please place “Life Skills/Independence House” in the subject line of your email.
New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29,683.45 - $37,494.51 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?
- Can you reliably commute to this job's location?
- Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor's degree?
- Are you comfortable teaching life skills such as budgeting, personal hygiene, cooking, and goal setting to youth?
- Are you able to document service plans and track goal progress according to agency/state requirements?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,683 - $37,495