Independent Living Specialist

• Treatment Planning: Coordinate the development of each youths Comprehensive Treatment and Service Plan (CTSP) by 1) using information gained from assessment 2) collaborating with supervisor CTSP is appropriately implemented and 3) work as team member with other IL staff in coordination of program & treatment(s)
• Transition: Manages all youth transition stages 1) assist youth in obtaining/compiling required documents to transition to adulthood 2) ensures basic resources are in place (as much as possible) when transitioning occurs and 3) supports youth by planning providing continued need for placement and adjustment to new housing when transitioning to adulthood; which includes 30 days of Aftercare Services for exiting youth whom accepted services
• Relationships: Serves as positive model by developing professional collaborative relationships with all involved parties (e.g. youth foster parents families co-workers supervisors administrations referral agencies community liaisons/partners customers vendors general public etc.); work closely with the referral agency for coordination of services and guide youth in developing a positive social support with healthy caring individuals.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct initial and periodic assessments of the youth based on agency-administered tools and formats and continue ongoing skill development (e.g. daily living skills social skills communication skills etc.) with youth using community and DePaul Resources as needed; also asses risk & protective factors for familys strengths & needs.
• Compliance/Policies: Ensures compliance is sustained with 1) all Minimum Standards program and policies and procedures and child abuse reporting requirements and the Code of Virginia and 2) Agency program policies and procedures
• Support Services: Provide support services (as scheduled/on-call) in areas such as 1) attending court hearings 2) on call rotation 3) assist in completion of daily apartment community and school quality checks 4) supervisor and coordinate family visits and ) youth assistance (e.g. transportation referring community resources counseling and crisis intervention establish needed health care and mental health services self-improvement skills educational/apprenticeship/volunteer employment program); on-call support services also for foster families
• Training: Oversee and maintain training by 1) attending regular staff meetings trainings/case presentations 2) present case staffing and in-service training as needed and 3) be trained in and understand the relevant provisions related to the Indian Child Welfare Act
• Reporting: Inform supervisor of all significant developments on assigned caseload by participating in regularly scheduled supervision with supervisor and engage in all necessary meetings (e.g. team meetings treatment team meetings Family Assessment Planning Team Community Planning Management Team meetings community meetings); must also meet all program reports and other document deadline requirements

• Office and records administration techniques and procedures
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
• Microsoft Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook Sharepoint Teams and virtual meeting applications such as Zoom WebEx Google Meet
• DePauls policies procedures and standard practices and the rules and guidelines established by regulatory and governing agencies
• Relevant policies procedures and strategies to promote the safety and protection of people data and property
• Knowledge of methodologies and resources used to assess the needs of the listener or audience to share information or engage in ongoing communication

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Verbal and written communication and body language that conveys information ideas or inquiries effectively and concisely that purveys professional composure emotional intelligence thoughtfulness patience and respect amidst change ambiguity and within the daily trajectories of work
• Using standard office equipment such as telephone calculator printer scanner cellular phone tablet laptop postage machine shredder
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Managing multiple priorities and completing assignments on time accurately and with attention to detail
• Developing and maintaining professional working relationships and appropriate boundaries with individuals served coworkers community partners and business associates
• Work collaboratively within a team environment and build strategic relations with community partners co-workers management and business associates
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Make arithmetical computations and tabulations
• Operate a personal computer with a general understanding of MS Office Suites virtual meeting software the Internet and department or program-specific software
• Develop objectives evaluate effectiveness and assess service plans for individuals served
• Analyze and prepare concise and accurate documents reports and correspondence
• Effectively market the programs and services of the department
• Train others
• Assist with the general upkeep and cleaning of office areas and agency vehicles
• Handle difficult people behavior and personalities effectively
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure while acknowledging and respecting personal boundaries
• Learn policies procedures and guidelines established by DePaul professional organizations governing agencies and local laws statutes regulations codes and standards related to the area of responsibility
• Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in decision-making and solving various work-related situations
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

• Demonstrate self-awareness ongoing self-evaluation and a commitment to being part of a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace where all people are valued
• Demonstrate the FIRST (fairness integrity respect safety trust) values in the daily trajectories of work
• Demonstrate professionalism regarding access to sensitive and confidential information related to employees clients and business records with no disclosure to others without needing to know.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law.