Independent Living Support Worker-PRN

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license and meeting agency underwriting standards.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• High school diploma/GED.
• Age 25 or older.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interpretation of technical information.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Flexibility with work hours.
• Commitment to youth development.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

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

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and youth.

Family Initiative, Inc.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Family Initiative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment.

Additional Information

Predictive Index assessments assist hiring managers determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position. Please Complete a Predictive Index assessment at the following link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/08fc063b-ffdc-46a3-b22b-734c72f461cd?type=candidateba. The PI assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.