Independent Living Skills Mentor – Evenings & Weekends

Voa Dakotas; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Dakotas seeks an Independent Living Skills Educator for the Axis180 program to support youth aged 16-21 facing homelessness during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. You will supervise residents, mentor participants, and lead group activities to build independence and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, coordinating with staff, and helping prepare youth for independent living while maintaining a positive, empowering atmosphere aligned

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: No experience needed, training will be provided.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide youth with guidance in achieving their Transition Plan goals.
• Facilitate life skills education for youth in individual and group settings.
• Oversee general supervision of youth.
• Provide occasional transportation for youth.
• Turnover empty apartments when youth discharge and stock them with home necessities before new youth intake.
• Maintain consistent communication regarding the participation of each youth with other staff.
• Ensure critical data is reported and documented.
• Attend program staff meetings and trainings required.
• Provide emotional support and model behaviors that will help lead youth to learn to positive life skills.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support program operations and goals.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America, Dakotas seeks an Independent Living Skills Educator for the Axis180 program to support youth aged 16-21 facing homelessness during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. You will supervise residents, mentor participants, and lead group activities to build independence and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, coordinating with staff, and helping prepare youth for independent living while maintaining a positive, empowering atmosphere aligned