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Independent Living Specialist
Abbott House
Full Time
Irvington, NY
Posted 3 months ago
Job Features
| Job Category | Available Jobs, Other |
| Job Description: | The Independent Living Specialist provides life skills services for youth group homes and foster care. The Independent living Specialist coordinates and carries out life skills services for the Group Home Department and foster care Department. The Independent living Specialist is responsible for delivery of services according to agency policies and state and federal law for all youth eligible for independent living services throughout the agency. Independent living specialist serve as team participants assisting social workers, foster parents, Childcare staff, caseworkers, other agency or community representatives, and youth in coordinating and delivering the services of the life skills program. About Abbott House Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley. Key Responsibilities Establishing collaborative relationships with youth and the youth’s treatment team Participating as a member of the youth’s treatment team, including attending service plan reviews, bi weekly team meetings, FTC Meetings or other meetings involving the youth development. Performing Life Skills assessments for all eligible youth using standardized assessment tools; oversees and approves life skills assessments as required. Developing goals and tasks with the youth, family, and treatment team. Documenting and reports on progress by required time frame in Bi weekly team meetings, foster care reviews Building on youth’s strengths by locating opportunities in the community for youth experiences, special interest activities and skill building, leisure, recreation, education, employment. Developing and delivering a series of group or individual learning opportunities using life skills curriculum. Arranging and provides support for youth participation in youth activities, and groups such as Youth Speak Out, including notifying and engaging youth and their caseworkers, foster parents, parents and mentors, accompanying youth if necessary. Managing distribution and accountability of stipends. Providing individualized support for youth to help the youth learn to save/manage money; may assist youth with opening bank accounts or managing finances. Managing education and training vouchers; completing related tasks for ETV program. Supports youth in accessing the education and training voucher once it has been approved. Identifying youth leaders and develops leadership skills with foster care youth and former foster care youth to mentor other youth in foster care. Builds relationships and working agreements with community service providers in order to access services for youth in the community. Assisting youth in establishing a Life Skills Portfolio with all pertinent documents needed for Adulthood, including written career plans, photo ID, Birth Certificate, Social Security card, Drivers/Non-drivers licenses, Certificates of Accomplishments, and Learning assessments; Visiting youth in foster homes or other residences, identifying practices of learned skills. Documenting youths progress in their Connections record according to agency and state requirements. Assuring that each eligible youth locates and accesses appropriate housing when needed. Attending trainings as assigned by supervisor. |
| Qualification: | About You You are the ideal candidate if you have a passion for empowering underserved communities and supporting children and their families. Being energetic, customer service oriented, responsive and resourceful are critical attributes to be successful in this role. You have a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND at least 4 years of full-time experience working with high risk youth (i.e., emotionally disturbed (SED), Juvenile Delinquents (JD), or Persons in Need of Supervision Qualifications: Working knowledge of the modern principles and practices of social work with youth. Working knowledge of researching and engaging community services; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships. Ability to communicate effectively with SED population. Ability to plan and collaborate with youth and their team. Computer literacy and familiarity with Connx; Ability to plan, lead, conduct groups with youth and adult training sessions. Ability to make oral and written reports. Very Good judgment. Ability to model and present professionally. Good assessment and interviewing and counseling skills. Any other related duties as required. |
| Skills: | N/A |
| Certification: | N/A |
| Anticipated Start Date: | 4/1/2023 |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Salary: | $45,000 - $50,000 annually |
