Demo

Life Skills Instructor - Education (Bilingual Preferred)

LifeWorks Austin
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a Life Skills Instructor to join our Education program! A Life Skills Instructor prepares youth, including but not limited to, youth aging out of foster care and / or involved in the juvenile justice system, to live independently as adults. The instructor addresses identified core life skills through classroom facilitation, presentations, community collaboration, experiential field trips, and enrichment activities. Core life skills include health and safety, housing and transportation, job readiness, financial management, life decisions / responsibilities, and personal / social relationships.

This full time, non-exempt position earns a competitive starting rate of $24.86-$27.17 / hr depending upon experience. Benefits are also included, which consist of 24 PTO days per year (accrued); 11 paid holidays per year; a premium-free employee medical plan with $100 per month HSA contribution (plus other affordable employee or family medical, dental, and vision options!); a retirement savings plan with 50% match on the first 6% of contributions, and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains timely, professional, and quality communication with funders, community partners and staff members.
  • Initiates contact with caregivers and referral sources to coordinate assessment administration.
  • Maintains up-to-date class and assessment waitlists and enters referrals and authorization forms in D365 by given deadline.
  • Responsible for conducting Casey Life Skills Assessments (CLSAs) and facilitating a discussion about the results of the CLSAs for both the youth and their caregivers across DFPS Region 7 (30 counties) in their home, in the community, or in a classroom setting.
  • Communicates with The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and other contract holders about teaching locations and referred youth within required timeframe.
  • Responsible for recruiting youth to Life Skills classes and leads classroom instruction, discussion, activities, and field trips. Also responsible for recruiting guest speakers to present on community resources.
  • Reports weekly to State contract holders regarding assessment status.
  • Maintains timely, complete, and accurate program documentation related to contractor assessments, reports, youth surveys and client data entry in D365.
  • Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community contacts, such as referral sources, community site and residential treatment staff, juvenile justice staff, and other service providers.
  • Completes Independent Study Guides (ISGs) as needed.
  • Refers youth to client services with community agencies as needed.
  • Responsible for the primary supervision of youth engaged in services.
  • Meets with individual clients to establish a safe, healthy relationship for learning, problem-solving, and participating in community activities.
  • Transports clients as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; and
  • 2 years of related teaching or training experience with transition age youth; or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with databases; proficient level experience with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • ABOUT LIFEWORKS

    With more than 50 years of experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, youth aging out of foster care, young adults, and young parents, we are a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. LifeWorks goal is to be able to provide clients with the resources they need a place to call home, the chance to heal, and the opportunity to learn and to work. We have one of the most comprehensive continuums of housing and support options for vulnerable youth in the country. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable, and measurable results for the clients we serve. A career at LifeWorks offers opportunities to grow and develop your professional skills while making an immediate difference in the lives of youth and families in our community.

    Salary : $25 - $27

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Life Skills Instructor - Education (Bilingual Preferred)?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Life Skills Instructor - Education (Bilingual Preferred) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $53,080 - $99,161
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,505 - $123,619
    Income Estimation: 
    $62,419 - $116,975
    Income Estimation: 
    $99,237 - $145,250
    Income Estimation: 
    $89,983 - $135,892
    Income Estimation: 
    $62,419 - $116,975
    Income Estimation: 
    $96,258 - $169,043
    Income Estimation: 
    $82,030 - $177,506
    Income Estimation: 
    $121,624 - $187,737
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,235 - $184,757
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,265 - $76,766
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,454 - $101,244
    Income Estimation: 
    $53,080 - $99,161
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,640 - $113,243
    Income Estimation: 
    $77,897 - $116,523
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at LifeWorks Austin

    LifeWorks Austin
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Details Description LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a Case Manager to join our Young Parent Program as part o...
    LifeWorks Austin
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Details Description LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a BIPP Facilitator II to join our Resolution Counseling t...
    LifeWorks Austin
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Details Description LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a BIPP Facilitator I to join our Resolution Counseling te...
    LifeWorks Austin
    Hired Organization Address Austin, TX Full Time
    Job Details Description LifeWorks of Austin, TX is looking for a full-time Director of Communications & Marketing to joi...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Life Skills Instructor - Education (Bilingual Preferred) jobs in the Austin, TX area that may be a better fit.

    Recreation/Life Skills Instructor (Austin)

    Texas Workforce Commission, Austin, TX

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!