Experiential Life Skills Training Coordinator

Compass Connections; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Retirement plan options

Additional employer benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections in Harlingen, TX is seeking compassionate staff to provide emergency shelter and life skills programming for children ages 5–17. This role requires at least one year of supervisory or teaching experience in social services and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

You will design life skills plans, coordinate group activities, and ensure safety and compliance with program policies. Responsibilities include developing monthly activity calendars, coordinating volunteers,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal/state regulatory guidelines applicable to the position.
• Design individualized life skills plans for children ages 5–17.
• Develop Monthly Activity Calendar with foster care school team.
• Coordinate volunteer and church group activities with Program Director approval.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for life skills activities.
• Participate in meetings and assist with events, groups, and activities.
• Track and report educational information for quarterly reports.
• Use positive behavior management techniques (redirect/de-escalate).
• Maintain safe and orderly learning environment for children.
• Document children’s progress and provide updates in meetings/reports.
• Follow Compass Connections safety protocols during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of operations.
• Adhere to Compass Connections standards of conduct.
• Other responsibilities: evaluate life skills needs, develop curriculum, network with providers, travel daily, meet deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training experience

Case management

Teaching experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or human services

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others.Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family.We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive.We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Harlingen, Texas.ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insuranceRetirement plan optionsAdditional employer sponsored benefits availableAsk your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.Hourly Rate: $23.28 an hour.Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.Work Schedule: 8am-5pmAcademic Req: Required – High school diploma; Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fieldsCertifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior interventionWork experience: Required – At least one (1) year of progressive employment experience in the aforementioned fields that demonstrates supervisory, training, case management, or teaching experienceCritical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.2. Design individualized, age-appropriate life skills plans for children ages 5 through 17.3. In collaboration with the foster care school team, develop and maintain a Monthly Activity Calendar for children.4. Coordinate volunteer and church group participation and activities with outside resources and with Program Director approval.5. Maintain an inventory and purchase as necessary the supplies and equipment needed to provideexperiential life skills to children.6. Participate in community and staff meetings and as a member of the school program staff assist with meetings, special events, support groups and other activities.7. Track and provide educational information and statistics for quarterly reports.8. Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection and de-escalation, and positive reenforcement.9. Maintain safe and orderly learning environment for children.10. Document children’s process in activities and provide updates during weekly, monthly meetings or reports as needed.11. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.12. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.13. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.Other Responsibilities:1. Evaluate and re-evaluate the life skills needs of the service population.2. Develop, schedule and present life skills curriculum that meet the needs of the service population.3. Research and network with community providers to continually expand the resources necessary to effectively deliver life skills training.4. Travel from one location to another daily.5. Meet predetermined deadlines and reporting requirements for the position.Requirements:1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.4. Demonstrate skills in providing effective, hands-on leadership.5. Demonstrate knowledge of current educational best practices for service population.6. Demonstrate the ability to:a. Work effectively with Compass Connections leadership, Compass Connections Executive Director, and funding source entities.b. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.e. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.f. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.g. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards.Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S.Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.• In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is ourpolicy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/orlocal laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, workingconditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and terminationEnglish (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.#LI-Education#LI-Associate#LI-Full-time