Life Skills Specialist — Help People Build Confidence and Independence
Required skills
- ILST plans
- household management
- budgeting
- bill-paying
- transportation use
- HIPAA
- driver's license
- clean driving record
Nice to have
- human services
- education
- direct support
Role summary
This full-time Life Skills Specialist role focuses on empowering tenants to build practical skills, routines, and confidence for greater independence. Responsibilities include assessing independent living skills, collaborating on individualized plans, providing one-on-one coaching in areas like household management and budgeting, and leading group life-skills sessions. The role also involves supporting social programming, accompanying participants on outings, and ensuring program operations run smoothly. A valid driver's license and CPR certification are required.
Description
Make a meaningful impact by helping tenants build the practical skills, routines, and confidence needed for greater independence. As a Life Skills Specialist, you will provide hands-on instruction in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), working closely with the program team to support each participant’s individualized goals.
This full-time role is scheduled for 75 hours every two weeks and includes two Saturday shifts per month.
What You’ll Do
- Assess independent living skills using a functional evaluation to identify strengths, needs, and areas for growth.
- Collaborate on ILST plans with the Case Manager, outlining goals and step-by-step strategies for progress.
- Provide one-on-one coaching to strengthen daily routines, household management, budgeting, bill-paying, transportation use, and other essential life skills.
- Participate in scheduled meetings with participants and the Case Manager to review progress and adjust goals.
- Support social and educational programming by helping plan and deliver activities that build confidence and community connection.
- Lead group life-skills sessions focused on practical skill-building and peer engagement.
- Assist with monthly structured programming to ensure consistent, meaningful opportunities for growth.
- Accompany participants to outings or appointments; must be willing to drive a company-provided vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in human services, coaching, education, or direct support preferred; equivalent combinations of experience and training will be considered.
- Dependability, professionalism, and strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
- CPR certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
