Life Skills Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome! Are you ready to begin a NewPath?

At NewPath, we do more to make a difference -more for each child, each client, and our community. Our dedicated team does what it takes, day and night, to get to the heart of every case and deliver the best care. Backed by a full breadth of services, we cater to each individual and answer to every need. We reach more ages with more experts for more results. Every program offers opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.

Make an Impact as a Life Skills Specialist

The NewPath Child & Family Solutions Life Skills Specialist plays an important role in teaching independent living skills to the youth in our program. The Life Skills Specialist assists youth and their family in achieving stated objectives and maximizing independence and productivity through support and training. The Life Skills Specialist has the opportunity to provide an environment that is growth-producing which stimulates self-confidence and autonomy.

Location: Independent Living Services Apartments on Glenmore Ave. Cincinnati, OH

Shifts/Hours: Full Time and Part Time .

2nd shift- 2:30pm-10pm (8 hours shifts). Rotating schedule with potential weekend days,

3rd shift -10pm to 8am (10 hour shifts). Rotating schedule with potential weekend days.

Company Perks: Quick Reference

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Career Growth in an Inclusive Company Culture
• 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution - no required match)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
• Employee Discounts & Partner Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Family/Paternal Leave
• Legal Benefits Services
• Clinical Counseling/Therapy Licensure Supervision Hours (Cost Covered)
• Board Licensure Exam Cost Covered (Therapy, Counseling, and Nursing)

What You Will Be Doing

• Teach independent living skills and assist the youth and their family in achieving stated objectives.
• Connect and work cooperatively with family members, significant others, and community partners for a successful outcome for our youth.
• Assist in the development of individual's comprehensive services plans, transition plans and follow up plans.
• Review, sign and implement ISP's as needed.
• Supervise all activities of the independent living center during assigned shifts.
• Participate in apartment tours and oversee the maintenance of the facility.
• Develop and implement specific activities and tasks for our clients related to the objectives in their ISP with appropriate guidance.

What You Bring To The Table

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree or, college coursework in a human services related field preferred.
• Prior experience working in the Mental Health/Social Services field.
• Must have a working knowledge of behavioral interventions.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance with no DUI/OVI violations and no more than 5 points on your MVR.
• A clean criminal background check.

NewPath Child & Family Solutions, an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].