Life Skill Specialist - Live in

Life Skill Specialist – Men’s Home

JOB DESCRIPTION

Anchor House Ministries is a Christian child welfare ministry committed to helping youth and young men and women in crisis. AHM strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to youth (ages 12-17), who have been referred to us by the State of Florida or private counselors. The young adult program for ages 18 – 24 serves young men and women who have aged out of foster care and need support. Residents end up at Anchor House for many reasons. Some have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, or abused. Others are simply struggling to find their way in life. AHM staff works with residents through the treatment team, educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and by simply meeting their basic human needs of nurture, food, shelter. The team focuses on the healing of the youth, so that they can manage their own emotions and build healthy relationships. The goal is family reunification or adoption, when possible, while other youth are prepared to safely navigate the transition into an adult life of independence and self-sufficiency.

Position Description

· Implement quality care for the young adults in the program.

· Follow policies and procedures.

· Work closely with your supervisor to ensure the participants receive quality care and treatment that meets their needs.

· Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

· Provide general supervision and coaching within the Mission of the organization.

Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Supervisor: Transition Program Manager

Benefits:

House Parents are allowed 3 consecutive days of paid time off at a time per month. On the 4th day of leave the time off will be deducted from the House Parent’s pay using the rate of $35.71 a day. Holidays celebrated by the organization can be taken as paid time off. See the personnel manual for a list of holidays. All time off requests must be approved by the Program Administrator.

Compensation: Weekly stipend; Housing, electricity, and water included at no cost to the house parent.

Hours:

· Overseeing care of the home – estimated 4 hours weekly

· Building relationships, assisting with life skills, and establishing rules – estimated 8 hours weekly

· Reporting/discussing concerns – estimated 3 hours weekly

Minimum Qualifications:

§ Some college required.

§ One-year experience with at-risk youth or adults.

§ Support the mission and vision of Anchor House.

§ Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

§ Required: Have and maintain a clear MVR (motor vehicle record).

§ Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.

§ Must pass and maintain a county of residence check, federal background check, drug screen, civil check, child abuse record check, and sex registry check. (These are subject to change based on Federal and State regulations)

§ Should be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word processing and spreadsheet functions, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher as well as general email and attachment functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

§ Living on-site at the transition home. Sleeping at home every night is not required. Please notify your Program Administrator if you will be away for more than 1 night.

§ Overseeing the care of the home. This includes reporting any maintenance needs and ensuring general needs, such as mowing and cleaning, are completed regularly.

§ Monthly facility and bedroom checks are documented, and maintenance needs are submitted.

§ Building relationships with the residents.

§ Assisting residents with life skills such as job searches, grocery shopping, cooking, appropriate interview attire, etc.

§ Establishing general house rules with the residents.

§ Reporting any concerns or violations of the house rules to the Program Administrator.

§ Meeting regularly with the Program Administrator.

§ Completing the admission process and orientation with each new participant.

§ Completing an initial assessment and service plan with each new resident.

§ Completing monthly progress reports or service plan updates.

§ Completing annual training and professional development

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

· Ability to use a variety of computer programs.

· Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

· Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Skill in motivating and engaging youth.

· Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.

· Skill in critical thinking and planning.

Physical Requirements

· Independently perform (with or without accommodation):

o Possess auditory, olfactory, and visual skills.

o Exhibit manual dexterity and mobility.

o Walk and/or stand for extended periods.

o Lift and/or carry up to 25-50 pounds from the floor to waist level or higher at least several times per day and be able to carry the object for a distance of two meters.

o Handle, install, position, and move items such as materials, equipment, and supplies.

o Able to intervene physically should an altercation commence between residents and de-escalation techniques have failed.

Cognitive Abilities

· Independently perform (with or without accommodation):

o Function in a structured environment within significant time constraints, make rapid decisions in urgent situations, and meet deadlines.

o Demonstrate good judgment and make appropriate professional and procedural judgment decisions under stressful and/or emergency conditions, emergent demands, and distracting environments.

o Demonstrate a willingness to assist with and perform a wide variety of procedures common to the residential care setting, including ….

o Access information from books, reference manuals, computers, and paper and electronic medical documents to perform duties and safely and use equipment.

o Prioritize, organize, and utilize time-management skills to perform tasks.

Training Required

At least 40 hours annual of DCF, COA or other required training.

Performance Review Period

90 Day Review

Annual Review

Special Consideration

Providers, whether male or female, may have to intervene in situations where residents may be unclothed, such as bedrooms, restrooms, or shower areas. Though not the norm, employees are expected to intercede and de-escalate in emergencies.

Crisis Prevention Intervention training provides the knowledge and understanding for utilizing safety holds in these emergency situations. There is a high potential risk of physical harm to the employee during these circumstances.

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NOTICE:

· Under Title VII, religious organizations are permitted to give employment preference to members of their religion. The exception applies only to those institutions whose “purpose and character are primarily religious.”

· Anchor House Ministries has the right to change this job description to meet the needs of our organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12,000.00 - $13,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with teenageers: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12,000 - $13,000