JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TEMP Prog Asst Life Skills Coach THP+FC and THPP 8-1-2016

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTBill Wilson Center is a nationally and regionally recognized leader for providing services to at-risk youth and families.. We provide direct services to more than 3,500 c

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Bill Wilson Center is a nationally and regionally recognized leader for providing services to at-risk youth and families Our agency from our executive team to our line staff is committed to improving the lives and conditions of the people we serve We provide direct services to more than 3,500 children, youth, young adults and families in Santa Clara County BWC provides services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of our whole community We value our unique ethnic diversity as well as the LGBTQ community and non-able body community Join us and become a difference maker at Bill Wilson Center! Find out more at http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/bwc_jobs/

August 2, 2016 JOB TITLE:

TEMP Program Assistant/Life Skills Coach – THP+ Foster Care and THPP (August through December)

SUMMARY:

The Program Assistant/Life Skills Coach provides administrative support to the Program Supervisor and program and also provides skills training and coaching to youth housed

in THP+ FC and THPP programs by performing the following duties TEMP

assignment August through December 2016 – full time hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provide administrative support to Program Supervisor as required

 Care and Supervision of youth who are working towards independent living

 Assist individual youth in daily life skills such as grocery shopping, education

attendance and performance, budgeting, house cleaning, food preparation, healthy eating, physical exercise and recreation, use of public transportation, time management

 Assist youth with problem solving skills using open ended questions to help youth

look at all possible solutions

 Facilitate conflict resolution through individual and group discussion

 Model and demonstrate skills that you are facilitating youth to learn and maintain

 Help youth develop and utilize daily planners as a tool for time management

skills

 Assist with transportation and support when directed for medical, dental,

psychiatric, school, DFCS and Service Providers’ meeting/activities including ILP, etc

 Assist in development of Safety Plans and provide crisis interventions when

needed

 Assist with the monthly house supply shopping for facilities

 Maintain constant communication with Program Supervisor and Case Managers

 Facilitate weekly House, Safety meetings and bed bug checks

 Conduct monthly fire and earthquake drills; document on required forms

 Documentation in online AWARDS system

 Assist youth with employment opportunities, interviews, resume development,

professionalism, etc

 Mentor, coach and model professionalism, social skills development and social

 Assist youth in accomplishing weekly contracting goals

 Participate in all meetings and training sessions as required

 Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement activities and initiatives

 Participate in agency Safety initiatives and proactively report safety issues to

management immediately

 Regular attendance required

 Other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training Experience working with youth, homeless and culturally diverse youth Knowledge of needs and resources for runaway, homeless and street youth, youth with mental health issues highly desired Fingerprint/background check, health screening and TB required CPR and First Aid certifications required (or done within 30 days of hire) Driving is a requirement of the position – must have possession of valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and personal automobile insurance

SALARY RANGE:

Highly competitive salary based on education and experience – no benefits We offer extensive training, mileage reimbursement, cell phone stipend, staff Wellness Program and much more!

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to:

ATTN: Resumes FAX: (408) 244-4022 EMAIL: resumes@bwcmail.org

EEO:

Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.