Project Independence Life Skills Coach

Children’s Aid Society, a non-profit organization established in 1912, recruits for administrative/management, clerical, clinical, social service, and paraprofessional positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. CAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

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Instructions to apply:
  1. Review current openings listed.
  2. Download and fill out each of the following documents.
  3. Upload documents in specified locations on CAS Application for Employment or email to [email protected].

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Description

Summary: This position is responsible for providing home management, job and life skills education to program participants.

Minimum Education: High school diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: 2 years in child, youth, and family services.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Professional licensure if applicable to degree. Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Excellent leadership and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis. Ability to establish good rapport with pregnant and/or parenting teens or/ young adults and to teach, coach, and model positive parenting and basic independent living skills necessary for successful transition into independence. Ability to work with a team while evidencing ability to think critically. Ability to plan and work independently as directed by the Program Director. Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner. Understanding of trauma responsive care and positive youth development.

Required Internal Certification/Trainings: Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report

List any physical requirements: Travel, some overnight. Ability to work flexible hours; provide 24/7 on call response. Able to lift/push up to 30 lbs. Able to bend and stand without support. Able to walk up/down stairs without support.