Youth Life Skills Instructor

Youth Life Skills Instructor Job Summary:

The Youth Life Skills Instructor position is responsible to serve foster care youth ages 6-18. Youth LSI assists children and youth to develop life skills and social skills in the home and community. Youth LSI provides youth care and guidance consistent with the needs of youth who have mental health issues and behavioral challenges. Youth LSI utilizes skills in basic counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and problem solving. Looking for a compassionate, experienced staff: trained in Crisis De-escalation and Physical Management. Must possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning for foster care youth supported in a home
• Administers medication to youth with established policies and procedures
• Maintains stable, structured environment with clear expectations and behavior support
• Manages the physical, emotional, and medical needs of children or youth
• Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities
• Role models and participates in youth's physical and outdoor activities
• Responsible for daily written and/or verbal reports
• Completes daily, required documentation within the home
• Implement an individualized, person-centered plan
• Participating member of Child and Family Team Meetings
• Support youth to function more independently in their homes and the community
• Provide support with daily life skills, social skills and/or behavior management
• Accompanies and/or transports youth to school, community leisure activities, appointments
• Recognizes and deals with potential aggressive behavior and emergency situations
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained
• Contribute to team effectiveness through clear and direct communication and participation in staff meetings
• Work within a 24/7 shift schedule, day, swing or graves
• Maintain annual training as required and scheduled

Education & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience working with youth who have developmental disabilities, physical/medical/behavioral support needs
• Required to be physically fit and able to participate in demanding sports and outdoor activities
• Must possess valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must maintain motor vehicle registration and agency required liability insurance
• Must be able to pass a thorough Department of Family Services background, sex offender and criminal record check to work with children, youth and vulnerable populations
• Negative T.B. test
• Proficient in

Microsoft Word and Outlook Preferred:

Background in/or studying education, clinical or general psychology, social work, bilingual (Spanish-speaking). Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are not sure that you're 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply.

New Vista Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Supplemental:

Short-term disability, term life insurance, accident, cancer critical illness

• 401K
• Paid Time off (year one accrual, 22 days)
• Employee recognition and perks

Equal Opportunity:

New Vista is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $16.70 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person