Life Skills Educator
Life Skills Educator
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
Annually serving over 1400 youth and families Lawrence Hall is a community-based organization committed to helping Chicagos youth families and communities heal from the adverse effects of childhood trauma. For more than 150 years Lawrence Hall has been delivering high-quality care throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and is a statewide leader in highly effective evidence-based and innovative therapeutic treatment. Their core programs-Child and Family Treatment Center Therapeutic Day School Creative Therapies Foster Care Transitional/Independent Living Program Workforce Development and Community Wellness-have met the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community based but also by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in Chicagos communities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Life Skills Educator reports directly to the Site Coordinator. Provide intensive individual and group life skills training to 8-16 young people aged 17 to 20 years old at the assigned site. Teach basic independent living skills to young people in order for them to be successful after discharge from the program. Requires knowledge of trauma exposure knowledge of the 5 Ss of trauma: Safety Self-Regulation/Soothing Supportive Strengths Self-Care and an understanding of and recognition of the signs of traumatic stress. Documentation of behaviors and actions using the computer. The position requires the flexibility to adjust hours in order to provide coverage at the site in the absence of other employees as needed. Weekend and holiday hours included.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Home Management - instructs clients in basic household management - how to clean proper nutrition shopping meal planning and cooking.
- Self Care - Help clients improve self-image by teaching appropriate skills related to grooming dress habits and social skills.
- Time Management - Help clients organize and develop a routine - facilitate completion of daily responsibilities.
- Participate in staffing with team and clients for assessment treatment planning and review.
- Transport clients in agency vehicle to various community resources schools etc.
- Participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.
- Ability to work effectively with clients and staff in a culturally diverse environment
- Other duties as assigned that support clients teams and LHYS services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires the ability to perform keen observation of clients by seeing hearing an verbally communicating with coworkers and clients.
- Must be able to walk up and down between two to four flights of stairs without assistance several times during the course of an 8-hour shift.
- Lifting maximum of 50lbs.
- Assist in client moves.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 25 years of age
- Bachelor degree preferred or High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience
- At least one (1) year experience working with older youth in a child welfare setting
- Knowledge of word processing and basic computer functions; intermediate to advanced level of computer skills required
- Maintenance of a valid Illinois drivers license and DCFS approval status with no suspensions in effect in the previous three (3) years prior to hire
- No history of child abuse or neglect
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to resident behavior problems that may include physical acting out and requires safe physical management skills
- Exposure to residents with complex mental health issues and/or disorders
- Exposure to youths with various states of cleanliness and hygiene
Benefits and Perks that Support You
- Time Off Benefits (PTO): Employees receive an average of 17-25 days of PTO including vacation paid leave and sick time in addition to 9 paid holidays.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans are available for employees spouses/domestic partners and child dependents.
- Wellness Reimbursement: Employees can receive up to $20 per month towards wellness-related subscriptions/memberships.
- Retirement Savings: Our 401(k) plan includes a 100% employer match on contributions up to 3% after one year of service.
- Supplemental Insurance: Coverage options include Critical Illness Accident Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability for employees and their families.
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Full-time employees receive term life insurance equal to twice their salary at no cost.
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax options are available to help cover parking and transit expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A free and confidential resource providing support for personal and work-related challenges.
- Employee Referral Program: Employees can earn up to $1500 for referring successful candidates.
- Tuition & Loan Assistance: Lawrence Hall is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Following job offer acceptance all new hires must complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). If you have lived outside of Illinois you may be subject to out-of-state checks with DCFS which can take a few weeks up to two months. Employment begins once clearance is complete.
Employment Type
Full-Time
