Life Skills Facilitator

General Description

The Life Skills Facilitator is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services as well as supervising male/female adolescents or “student residents” in a group home setting. More specifically the Life Skills Facilitator is responsible for providing a range of skills building and resource development interventions to help strengthen the residents’ daily living skills and family/natural support system. Life Skills Facilitators also track and report on the residents’ treatment progress and collaborate with other team members to promote treatment plan goals. Life Skills Facilitators work under the direct supervision of the House Supervisors and Program Director. This position involves working with student residents who have DYRS and/or CFSA involvement; have experienced traumatic events; and may exhibit emotional disturbance and/or potentially volatile behaviors. Position requires availability to work irregular hours, including evening and/or weekend shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides a nurturing environment, close intensive supervision, and security for group home residents.

Employs relationship and counseling skills effectively.

Works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (RNs, therapists, etc.).

Completes all resident service reports, plans and records in a timely and orderly manner in accordance with program procedures and funding contract standards.

Meets regularly with the House Manager and/or Program Director for supervision.

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND/OR entry level substance abuse education experience is preferred. Consideration is also given to applicants with prior experience working with adolescents in a mental health or group home setting. Applicants must also have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: 1) able to work in a multicultural/diverse environment; 2) communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; 3) able to work effectively on a team as well as independently; 4) basic computer skills and typing ability; 5) effectively monitor resident safety and de-escalate potentially volatile situations; 6) exercise tact, ethical discretion, good judgment and professionalism in working with residents, co-workers and external service partners. Applicants must have the following clearances and certifications/licenses:

Child Protection Clearance

Criminal History Clearance

Physical Examination/Drug Screening

Emergency First-Aid/CPR Certification

Food Handlers License

High School Diploma

This position pays $17.00 per hour

Work Environment

Universal Healthcare Management Services, Inc. (UHMS) provides and coordinates community-based behavioral health services that create a passionate path to empower children, youth, and families to overcome barriers and reach their fullest potential. UHMS offers a comprehensive list of services from our therapeutic group homes: counseling; medication management; substance abuse education; as well as skills building and resource development services. UHMS adheres to these Functions of Quality Practice:

Engaging service partners, including the youth’s natural support system

Assessing and understanding the youth/family’s situation

Planning positive, life-changing interventions

Implementing effective service

Getting and using results to improve client progress and clinical practice.