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.

If Interested In Applying For This Position

Email your resume with a cover note telling us a little about yourself, your skills, and your 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

Salary: $29,683.45 - $37,494.51 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person