Job Type
Full-time
Description
- Average hourly rate is $15.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)
Independent Living Support Worker
Pathway Family Services, LLC. provides resources for youth and families through their Independent Living Program, TRAIL (Teens Reaching Adult Independent Living), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), outpatient services and specialized foster care services.
Qualifications :
High School Diploma / G.E.D. required and at least 25 years of age is required per stated regulations that employees must be at least 3 years older than the oldest resident. Prefer individual with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services.
Valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards.
Shifts available :
3rd Shift - Wednesday - Sunday 11p-8aBenefits :
Competitive payFlexible ScheduleHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany paid Life insurance401(k) Match25 days of personal leave in first year of employmentLongevity bonusEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending ProgramReferral programThe Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates : TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.
As an Independent Living Support Worker, you will promote the well-being of youth residing in the Teens Reaching Adulthood and Independent Living (TRAIL) program, participates in staff meetings and trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing services. Position provides direct supervision of youth and teaches independent living skills to young adults in the program. Performs the following duties directly. Life Coach is also responsible for showing apartments for STRIVE and DCF youth. Also responsible for collecting rent, putting in support tickets for maintenance on apartments, and ensuring background screening process is completed.
Shall be responsible for direct supervision of youth placed in onsite apartmentsPerform basic clerical and janitorial duties. Maintain neatness of the office areaAuditing client files according to Quality Improvement standardsWork flexible hours and additional shifts when requiredProvide a safe learning environment for adolescents in placementProvide information to the contract agency on all matters related to the adolescent, as requiredAppropriate modeling of life skills to youth in the program. Modeled skills include but are not limited to : assertiveness, communication, conflict management, problem solving and decision makingComplete all paperwork, logs, critical incidents and monthly reports are required.Teach adolescents through individual and group process about basic independent living skills associated with shopping, housekeeping, budgeting, job skills, personal hygiene, health, peer interactions, anger management, time management, educational planning and cookingEnsures adolescents have the necessary household items to reside in the apartmentProvides on-call support as necessary to youth and other staff. Provides non-physical alternatives for de-escalating and managing youthProvide educational and situational counseling (group and individual) for adolescentsMonitors youth participation with community resources for the benefit of youth's employment, education, mentorship and volunteerismCompletes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative contentShall inspect youth's apartment as needed to ensure the safety and security of youthWill be required to drive personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency businessRefrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and / or interferes with the responsibilities of the positionAdvocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactionsDevelops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities. Works collaboratively with the Independent Living Specialist, youth and referring workers to ensure compliance with each youth's individualized written plans.If you want to make a difference in a child's life, join our team today!
TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org / employment
Salary : $15
