Independent Living Support Worker at Wichita

Job Description

Independent Living Support Worker

Duties for this position include the direct supervision of youth placed at TRAIL to learn independent living skills.

Provide a safe learning environment for adolescents in placement.

Appropriate modeling of life skills to youth in the program.

Teach adolescents though individual and group processes about basic independent living skills associated with shopping, housekeeping, budgeting, job skills, personal hygiene, health, peer interactions, anger management, time management, educational planning and cooking.

Ensures adolescents have the necessary household items to reside in the apartment.

Provide educational and situational guidance (group and individual) for adolescents.

Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency business.

Must possess a valid drivers license. Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. and at least 25 years of age is required. Individuals with a Bachelors degree in Human Services or experience working in child welfare is strongly preferred.

Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Wichita, Company: Pathway Family Services.