Life Skills Coordinator

Location: Beavertown

Description

• Summary
  
  The primary purpose of this position is to implement, instruct, and coordinate the life skills programming for the facility. This position works directly with clients.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  
  The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
  • Facilitates the life skills programming for the facility.
  • Completes life skills needs assessments for all individuals at intake and at discharge.
  • Networks with community resources to provide a guest lecture series supplementary to the life skills programming.
  • Assists in the research and development of materials necessary to supplement the curriculum.
  • Communicates with staff regarding client progress, problem solving and monitoring.
  • Ensures that programming as described in any contract statement of work is fulfilled including community involvement activities.
  • Tutors and mentors clients when necessary.
  • Assists with employment preparation and job placement for clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Firetree, Ltd. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Company matched 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid maternity / paternity leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Medical Spending Accounts
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other Supplemental Insurances

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Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, experience in presentations, teaching a plus. Human/Social Service experienced required, preferably in the addictions field. Individual will be assigned additional training and may be required to seek additional certifications in this position.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.