Life Skills Worker Position Available In Atlantic, New Jersey

Life Skills Worker 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Linwood, NJ Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As the Life Skills Worker you will work out in the community in Ventnor NJ, with youth ages 18-21 who are aging out of the foster care system or who are homeless

Schedule :

8:30am to 5:00pm with half hour lunch.

Competencies:

The qualified candidate must have good interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills; the ability to work with people from various cultures and background; the ability to assess adolescent needs across many domains; crisis management skills; a general knowledge of community resources; an understanding of adolescent development; and the understanding of the needs of the aging out population.

Responsibilities:

Engage and assess consumers’ needs Assist with the development of a transition plan to meet needs identified in multiple assessments concentrating on: housing, education, employment, health, and permanency Provide life skills instruction through multiple methods of instruction Assist consumers in accomplishing transition plan goals Assist consumers in making linkages to needed services and resources Maintain clinical records Submit monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports Attend supervision as needed Attend intra-agency and interagency meetings as required Maintain required levels of service

Benefits:

Competitive salary Medical and dental insurance Vision plan Retirement plan Flexible spending plan

EXCELLENT

time benefits Opportunity for personal and career growth Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH!

Philosophy Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field with clinical training. Experience with youth living in foster care preferred. Valid Driver’s License required All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.