Life Skills Coach - King House (FT)

BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES

Working for Holy Cross Services isnt just a job; its a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, and so are our benefits:

Position Overview:

Provides life skills training designed to assist youth in gaining self-sufficiency and independence. Will maintain a case load of up to 10 youth who may reside with a host home provider or staff supportive housing. Will provide each youth with four hours each week of life skills instruction by way of one-on-one interactions, classroom settings and community activities. Will be required to participate in family team meetings, facilitate house meetings and administer pre- and post-testing. Will be required to travel, work shifts and complete logging and other reports as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Will provide each youth with four hours per week of life skills instruction by way of one-on one interaction, classroom settings and community activities. Seventy-five percent (75%) of instruction time per month must be practical hands-on instruction as opposed to classroom, worksheet, or online instruction. In addition, 10% of the instruction time must be done in a community setting. Will be expected to find community resources that can assist with enhancing the life skill development of youth placed in ILP.
• Attend family team meetings with the foster care worker, youth, and supportive adults.
• Prepare for and facilitate house meetings and life skills curriculum groups.
• Will be required to work shifts at the ILP staff supportive housing program.
• Will be required to complete pre/post-test and three/six-month post discharge follow up.
• Will work with youth in making progress towards goals outlined in their ILP and case service plan.
• Will be required to complete daily logging and weekly ILP curriculum reports.
• Will carry a caseload of up to 10 youth in ILP.
• Will be expected to travel.
• Will be required to work with youth placed with host home providers.
• Will be expected to attend team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment and mentoring.
• Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the Agencys treatment philosophy.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individuals capabilities as assigned by ones supervisor.

Benefits:

Employer-Funded Benefits:

• Health, wellness, and employee assistance programs.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days.
• Employer-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance.
• Public Loan Service Forgiveness

Employee-Paid Benefits (Group Rates):

• Dental, vision, FSA, HSA.
• Voluntary life insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance.
• College tuition rewards, identity protection, and pet insurance.

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence, and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individuals qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education, and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.

Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate about this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.

• Minimum of an associate degree in a human services field of study \
  • OR
• Minimum 60 semester hours
  • OR
• 95-quarter hours toward human services field of study. Preferred bachelors degree in a human services field of study or a minimum of 90 semester hours in a human services field of study and 1 year directly related experience
  • OR
• 60 semester hours and 2 years directly related experience.
• Able to meet State Good Moral Character guidelines.
• Valid and current Drivers License