Life Skills Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION

 JOB TITLE:                         Life Skills Worker

FLSA:                                 Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:                  Supportive Housing

REPORTS TO:                   Program Director                         

LOCATION:                        Bronx, NY

SALARY:                           $40000.00- $45000.00 Annual

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to support clients in developing physical, social, emotional, and daily living skills that promote independence and successful community integration. The role provides direct services including crisis intervention, behavior management, and life skills training in both individual and group settings. The position is also responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, and educational activities that enhance client growth and stability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct support to clients in their homes, program settings, and the community to promote safety, independence, and appropriate community functioning.
• Facilitate and supervise physical, recreational, social, and educational activities.
• Serve as a positive role model and provide consistent behavioral support.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, and toileting, as needed.
• Monitor clients’ needs, progress, and overall well-being; collaborate with the case management team to evaluate service effectiveness.
• Identify potential concerns or barriers and provide input into individualized service and treatment plans.
• Teach and reinforce daily living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation, household management, and time management.
• Support the monitoring of clients’ physical and mental health and report concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals involved in client care, serving as a support liaison when appropriate.
• Document all client interactions, services provided, and outcomes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to obtain social service entitlements and community resources.
• Assist clients with completing applications for benefits and other entitlements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors, coordinators, and case managers regarding client progress and program needs.
• Maintain contact with relevant collateral providers and attend meetings as required.
• Participate in evening and weekend coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree required, or a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health conditions, homelessness, or re-entry populations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide professional and courteous customer service in person and by telephone. Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and maintain strict confidentiality. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is the premier organization of our kind in our region, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hardworking professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.  Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of seriously recognized hazards.