Life Skills Worker

Westhab Inc.•White Plains, NY

5d•$40,000 - $42,000

About The Position

A key component of this job is to assist clients in their physical, social, emotional and daily life skills development. This increases their independence and allows them to function appropriately in the community. Services provided include crisis intervention, behavior management, and life skills training, whether on a one-to-one basis or in a group environment. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates recreational, social and/or educational activities for clients served in the program.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate’s degree or at least 2 years of experience working with substance abuse, mental health, homeless and re-entry population.
Successful applicant must have strong written and verbal communication skills
must be able to provide good customer service, both in person and by telephone
must possess good organizational skills and have a high attention to detail.
Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Aids clients in their own homes/program and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently.
Facilitates physical, recreational, social and educational activities.
Provides clients with a positive role model.
Assists clients with personal hygiene and grooming i.e. bathing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
Monitors clients’ needs, progress and well-being and assists case management team in evaluating the effectiveness of planned counseling and support
Assists case management team in identifying potential problems. Provides input to counselors and other professionals with regard to the development of client program plans
Teach daily living skills such as budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, etc.
Assist in the monitoring of clients’ physical and mental health
Work with other professionals involved with the client, acting as a learning support assistant
Document all contacts and outcomes in the individual case file
Advocates on behalf of clients to secure social services entitlements
Assist clients with applications for entitlements
Maintains contact with all necessary collaterals and attends appropriate meetings
Maintains on-going communication with Coordinator/Case Managers on all aspects of the work
Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Other duties as required or assigned by supervisor