Experiential Life Skills Training Coordinator

Language Requirement

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields
• Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
• At least one (1) year of progressive employment experience in the aforementioned fields that demonstrates supervisory, training, case management, or teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position
• Design individualized, age-appropriate life skills plans for children ages 5 through 17
• In collaboration with the foster care school team, develop and maintain a Monthly Activity Calendar for children
• Coordinate volunteer and church group participation and activities with outside resources and with Program Director approval
• Maintain an inventory and purchase supplies and equipment needed to provide experiential life skills to children
• Participate in community and staff meetings; assist with meetings, special events, support groups, and other activities as a member of the school program staff
• Track and provide educational information and statistics for quarterly reports
• Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and positive reinforcement
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for children
• Document children’s progress in activities and provide updates during weekly and monthly meetings or reports as needed
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations
• Adhere to Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community members and complying with required dress code
• Evaluate and re-evaluate the life skills needs of the service population
• Develop, schedule, and present life skills curriculum that meets the needs of the service population
• Research and network with community providers to continually expand resources necessary to effectively deliver life skills training
• Travel from one location to another daily
• Meet predetermined deadlines and reporting requirements for the position

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background check
• Demonstrate skills in providing effective, hands-on leadership
• Demonstrate knowledge of current educational best practices for the service population
• Ability to:
  • Work effectively with Compass Connections leadership, the Executive Director, and funding source entities
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times
  • Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently
  • Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position
  • Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards
• Receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation (proof required as a condition of employment)