What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Coordinator position at St. Elizabeth Shelters & Supportive Housing?
Job Overview
The Life Skills Coordinator is responsible for training able-bodied clients in basic life skills that are required to remain sustainably housed, such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and other basic life skills.
The Life Skills Coordinator will also have responsibilities including support with grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation, and picking up prescriptions, per reasonable accommodation requests.
The Life Skills Coordinator will support staff with event planning and execution, to ensure clients have an enjoyable time at community events and holidays.
Responsibilities
1) Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, lifting, stocking the pantry, and occasionally moving furniture
2) Support clients in their independence by training them in basic living skills required to remain sustainably housed.
3) Assist disabled and senior clients with a variety of tasks, per reasonable
4) Provide transportation to clients as needed, with Program Manager approval; milage will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.70/gallon
5) Maintain professional scheduling of appointments and practice effective time management
6) Receive requests/complaints with professionalism and patience, and notify Program Manager of client concerns
7) Work together with Program Manager and Case Manager to plan and manage client gatherings and holiday events
8) Check levels of all consumables and replace as needed
9) Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
10) Notify supervisors of any damage, deficits, or disturbances
11) Adhere to company policy regarding health, safety, privacy, and client dignity
Requirements
Credentials/Qualifications
1) High school diploma or equivalent
2) 2 years social services experience
3) Ability to exercise discretion in regard to privacy and confidentiality
4) Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
5) Excellent work ethic
6) Client-oriented and professional service provision
7) Excellent communication skills
8) Ability to work efficiently with high quality results
9) Proficient prioritization and time management skills
10) Good organizational skills
11) Proficient in written and spoken English, bilingual preferred
Experience and Skills
Experience working with homeless individuals and/or families preferred
Willing and able to work with diverse populations
Effective communication skills
Computer proficient
Knowledge of the unique cultural heritage of northern New Mexico
Other
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Willing and able to use personal vehicle for local travel on agency business
Willing and able to have a flexible work schedule
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20