Independent Living Support Worker (Part- time and PRN available)

****Average hourly rate is $18.81 (including wage incentives bonuses overtime shift differential etc.) ****

Empower young adults as they take their first steps toward independence. The Independent Living Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting youth in the Teens Reaching Adulthood and Independent Living (TRAIL) program by providing guidance structure and real-world skill development. This position combines mentorship supervision and hands-on teaching to help adolescents build confidence and thrive in their transition to adulthood.

What Youll Do:

Provide direct supervision and support to youth residing in onsite apartments.

Teach essential independent living skills including budgeting cooking housekeeping job readiness communication and time management.

Serve as a positive role model demonstrating healthy decision-making conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

Show STRIVE and DCF apartments to prospective youth collect rent submit maintenance requests and ensure background screenings are completed.

Maintain a safe structured and supportive environment for all program participants.

Conduct apartment inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

Facilitate individual and group educational or situational counseling sessions.

Monitor youth engagement with community resources related to employment education mentorship and volunteer opportunities.

Complete required documentation logs incident reports and monthly summaries.

Collaborate with agency partners other Independent Living Specialists and referring workers to support individualized service plans.

Provide on-call support as needed and utilize non-physical de-escalation strategies.

Perform basic clerical and janitorial tasks to maintain a clean and organized office environment.

Attend staff meetings trainings and cross-agency coordination sessions.

Uphold cultural sensitivity teamwork and professionalism in all interactions.

Transport youth using personal or agency vehicles as needed.

What You Bring:

High school diploma/GED required and must be at least 25 years of age per state regulations.

Strong communication presentation and documentation skills.

Ability to interpret technical information financial reports and program data.

Critical thinking problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Comfort working flexible hours.

Commitment to youth development safety and empowerment.

Must have a valid drivers license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Why This Role Matters:

You will directly influence the success stability and future of young adults preparing for independent living. Your guidance helps shape their confidence resilience and long-term well-being.

The Family Initiative Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.

If you want to make a difference in a childs life join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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