Experiential Life Skills Training Coordinator

nphosting; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Compass Connections in Robstown, TX is hiring compassionate leaders to supervise a life-skills program for children aged 5–17 at a facility. You will design age-appropriate plans, coordinate school teams, and ensure safety and compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred in behavioral sciences or related fields), CPR/First Aid, and at least one year of supervisory or teaching experience. The role offers full benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; preferred bachelor's in behavioral sciences or related fields.
• At least one year of progressive supervisory, training, case management, or teaching experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines applicable to this position.
• Design individualized, age-appropriate life skills plans for children ages 5 through 17.
• Collaborate with foster care school teams to maintain a Monthly Activity Calendar.
• Coordinate volunteer and church group participation with Program Director approval.
• Maintain inventory and purchase supplies for experiential life skills.
• Attend community and staff meetings; assist with events and reports.
• Track educational information and statistics for quarterly reports.
• Use positive behavior management techniques and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Document children's progress and provide updates in meetings/reports.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold agency standards of conduct.

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 (city, state).

All Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Hourly Rate: $23.28 an hour.

Language Requirement: (ex) Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Academic Req : Required - High school diploma; Preferred - Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields

Certifications : First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience: Required - At least one (1) year of progressive employment experience in the aforementioned fields that demonstrates supervisory, training, case management, or teaching experience

Critical 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 provide experiential 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.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards.

English (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!

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