Life Skills Coordinator

The Children's Home of Easton (CHE) is a non-profit organization founded in 1885 to support children in out-of-home care, many of whom have experienced significant trauma. We provide comprehensive, trauma-responsive services to help each child achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Through collaboration with youth, families, and care teams, we strive to build resilience and work toward permanency and/or independence. Our mission is to build, strengthen, and preserve every family's full potential, guided by our core values of compassion, respect, integrity, and perseverance.

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Life Skills Coordinator to join our Older Youth team. The coordinator is responsible for assisting older youth clients, between the ages of 16-21, as they work towards self-sufficiency and independence. This position includes organizing and implementing both individual and group life skill trainings, which must be scheduled around the availability of the clients. The coordinator works within a team to support each client's needs and progress toward their individual goals.

The hours of this position are flexible based upon the availability of the clients; however, this is an evening role. Shifts are 8-hours and may range anywhere between 12pm to 10pm. Weekends are not required but may be utilized for lessons/activities as appropriate and when approved. Schedules are made and approved by the Director of Older Youth.

Duties

• Coordinate the Life Skills Program to assist older youth clients (16-21 years old) in developing their daily living skills, self-care, community/social engagement, communication, housing and money management, career planning, job readiness, and preparation for discharge.
• Organize and implement creative and dynamic life skill lessons both individually and in group settings, always utilizing trauma-informed principles.
• Maintain individual case records which includes required personal assessments, detailed documentation of services and activities, and any additional paperwork needed to monitor and track youth’s progress.
• Support older youth clients in their transition to self-sufficiency and progress toward goals.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the client's care team which includes the program director, caseworker, county representatives, and other identified supports.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Associate’s degree OR 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Must accommodate work schedule to meet the availability of the clients.
• Sound judgement in decision making and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• Basic knowledge of trauma-informed care.
• Strong emotional intelligence which includes self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and internal motivation.
• Ability to adapt readily and multi-task while working within a culture of trauma-informed care.

Professional Expectations: Every staff member of The Children’s Home of Easton, regardless of department or position, plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for both clients and staff. As such, all staff are expected to actively prevent and report all instances of abuse, harassment, discrimination, or misconduct. Safety and abuse prevention is everyone’s responsibility. All staff make a commitment to respect and uphold the integrity of each person by providing safe spaces where everyone is seen, heard, and protected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Easton, PA 18042 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18