Independent Living Support Specialist

4 days ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions Full time
{"title": "Independent Living Support Worker", "description": "Job Summary

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Independent Living Support Worker to join our team. As an Independent Living Support Worker, you will play a vital role in promoting the well-being of youth residing in our Teens Reaching Adulthood and Independent Living (TRAIL) program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct supervision of youth placed in onsite apartments
  • Perform basic clerical and janitorial duties, maintaining a clean and organized office area
  • Audit client files according to Quality Improvement standards
  • Work flexible hours and additional shifts when required
  • Provide a safe learning environment for adolescents in placement
  • Provide information to the contract agency on all matters related to the adolescent, as required
  • Model life skills to youth in the program, including assertiveness, communication, conflict management, problem solving, and decision making
  • Complete all paperwork, logs, critical incidents, and monthly reports
  • Teach adolescents through individual and group processes about basic independent living skills, including shopping, housekeeping, budgeting, job skills, personal hygiene, health, peer interactions, anger management, time management, educational planning, and cooking
  • Ensure adolescents have the necessary household items to reside in the apartment
  • Provide on-call support as necessary to youth and other staff, using non-physical alternatives for de-escalating and managing youth
  • Provide educational and situational counseling (group and individual) for adolescents
  • Monitor youth participation with community resources for the benefit of youth's employment, education, mentorship, and volunteerism
  • Complete documentation and forward reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content
  • Inspect youth's apartment as needed to ensure the safety and security of youth
  • Drive personal or agency vehicles while transporting children or conducting agency business
  • Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position
  • Advocate, promote, and practice cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions
  • Develop, promote, and practice teamwork in all activities, working collaboratively with the Independent Living Specialist, youth, and referring workers to ensure compliance with each youth's individualized written plans
Requirements
  • 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
Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life insurance
  • 401(k) Match
  • 25 days of personal leave in the first year of employment
  • Longevity bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Program
  • Referral program

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit [insert link]

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