Foster Youth to Independence Instructor

$50,003 - $53,040/Yr

Harris County - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Foster Youth to Independence Instructor position is responsible for providing life skills training and assessments to foster care youth aged 15 to 18 in a 13-county area. This role involves enhancing a state-mandated curriculum, administering assessments, and maintaining documentation while working under the supervision of the In-Care Supervisor at the Houston Alumni and Youth Center. The instructor will also participate in various events and activities related to youth preparation for independent living.

Responsibilities

• Enhances a state mandated curriculum and teaches life skills classes in six core areas: Life Decisions/Responsibilities, Personal/Social Relationships, Financial Management, Housing & Transportation, Job Readiness, and Health & Safety.
• Administers and scores Case Life Skills Assessment including face-to-face feedback discussion sessions.
• Completes monthly reports as required by contractors and submits to direct supervisor within a required time frame.
• Enters all required documentation in agency database within a required time frame.
• Maintains record of all youth documents related to Casey Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training.
• Assists with in-care services during periods when no Life Skills Training is scheduled.
• Completes Independent Study Guides in lieu of classroom setting Life Skills Training as needed.
• Participates in HAY Center events and Preparation for Adult Living statewide and regional activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree majoring in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral or other Social Science.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-time paid experience working with adolescents in group facilitation in a classroom, educational, or social service setting.
• Training and experience using a personal computer with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Case Management Software.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent/transition age youth stages of development.
• Knowledge of behavioral assessment administration/interpretation tools.
• Knowledge of the transitional needs including life skills and linkages for youth aging out of the foster care system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-disciplined and able to work independently.
• Ability to become CPR certified and obtain a food handler certification.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in case management or social work settings.
• Familiarity with community resources for youth in foster care.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan