Life Skills Worker

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Life Skills Worker

DIVISION : Homeless Services

FLSA : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Service Coordinator

LOCATION : White Plains, NY

SALARY : $38,000.00 -$40,000.00

SUMMARY : A key component of this job is to assist clients in their physical, social, emotional and daily life skills development.

This increases their independence and allows them to function appropriately in the community. Services provided include crisis intervention, behavior management, and life skills training, whether on a one-to-one basis or in a group environment.

Plans, develops, implements and evaluates recreational, social and / or educational activities for clients served in the program.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations is required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Aids clients in their own homes / program and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently.
• Facilitates physical, recreational, social and educational activities.
• Provides clients with a positive role model.
• Assists clients with personal hygiene and grooming i.e. bathing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Monitors clients’ needs, progress and well-being and assists case management team in evaluating the effectiveness of planned counseling and support
• Assists case management team in identifying potential problems. Provides input to counselors and other professionals with regard to the development of client program plans
• Teach daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring of clients’ physical and mental health
• Work with other professionals involved with the client, acting as a learning support assistant
• Document all contacts and outcomes in the individual case file
• Advocates on behalf of clients to secure social services entitlements
• Assist clients with applications for entitlements
• Maintains contact with all necessary collaterals and attends appropriate meetings
• Maintains on-going communication with Coordinator / Case Managers on all aspects of the work
• Some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Other duties as required or assigned by supervisor

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTs :

A minimum of an Associate’s degree or at least 2 years of experience working with substance abuse, mental health, homeless and re-entry population.

Successful applicant must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to provide good customer service, both in person and by telephone;

must possess good organizational skills and have a high attention to detail. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain confidentiality.

Bi-lingual Spanish a plus

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS :

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year.

We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities.

Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day.

We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) :

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.