Life Skills Coordinator - REST for Men

Description

Gateway Rehab has an opportunity for a Life Skills Coordinator position located in our REST for Men, Center Township, PA. Our Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating life skills programming for the residential REST program. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a Life Skills curriculum for patients to include GED training, job search planning, OVR contact, and financial literacy.
• Point of contact with Project Rehabilitate.
• Implements evidence-based practices utilized in Gateway’s continuum of services in therapeutic recreational activities.
• Facilitates psychoeducational, Life Skills, and other patient groups as assigned.
• Organizes and implements therapeutic recreational activities.
• Organizes and documents necessities passes for outside shopping.
• Organizes and replenishes donations received for clothing, following GRC guidelines.
• Fundraises throughout the year to ensure the patient activity fund stays replenished.
• Conducts daily room inspections and addresses cleanliness with patients as needed.
• Organizes holiday activities for patients.
• Provides coverage for the counselor technician position as needed.
• Coordinates the purchasing and distribution of hygiene products and clothing to patients as appropriate.
• Transports patients to off-site activities.
• Establishes relationship with appropriate community resources.
• Organize, assign and check patient chores.
• Attends GRC Mandatory trainings and in-services.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of life skills needs through life experience and/or training.
• Understanding of household budget planning.
• Understanding of 12 step recovery programs and the recovery process preferred.
• Computer literacy preferred.
• Excellent people skills and organizational skills.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Pass PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen.
• TB Test.
• Valid driver’s license with favorable driving record.
• CPR certification.
• Flexibility regarding work schedule.
• This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents.
  
  

Work Conditions

• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demands.
• Moderate mental demands include creativity and flexibility.
  
  

GRC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V