Independent Living Transition Specialist

LUTHERAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRY; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry in Lakewood, OH is seeking an Independent Living Transition Specialist to provide core independent living skills to youth aged 16–22 in foster care or aging out. The role uses a trauma-informed, wrap-around approach to develop life skills, plan ISP goals, and monitor progress.

You will coordinate with internal and community resources, assess needs, support housing attainment, and ensure documentation and medication management when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience with at-risk youth.
• CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care training required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Daily coaching and support to ensure goals are achieved.
• On-call support for residents and staff as necessary.
• Crisis intervention in collaboration with Youth Services Residential Coordinator.
• Completion of IL assessments and other required documentation.
• Ensure residents are meeting program requirements (e.g., scheduled classes).
• Participate in screening and interviews to vet IL residents for programming.
• Maintain fluid and consistent communication among all parties involved.
• Monitor, record and administer resident medication as required.
• Facilitate the intake and discharge process with complete paperwork.

Skills

Two years’ experience with at-risk-yth

CPR/First Aid training

Driver's license

Proof of insurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: YRS Cove - Lakewood, OH 44107Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyCompany Description

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.

Position Summary

The Independent Living Transition Specialist is responsible for providing core independent living skills for youth aged 16 through 22 that are in foster care or aging out of the foster care system, delivered through a trauma informed, wrap-around approach. Key responsibilities include: ongoing assessments of life skills, transition planning with measurable benchmarks, monthly progress monitoring to support recommendations for movement within the Independent Living (IL) service continuum; access and utilization of internal and community resources when appropriate, intensive support for residents to become proficient in all aspects of IL programming. The position provides support in, identifying individualized goals to complete an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each resident to be reviewed quarterly, in the areas of: behavioral health & wellness, finances, nutrition, meal preparation, employment, education, vocation and support in securing permanent housing, Intensive supervision and guidance are critical adjunct skills to ensure all key components of independent living are achieved.

Some of the duties include:

• Daily coaching and support to ensure goals are achieved
• On-call support for residents and staff as necessary
• Crisis Intervention support in collaboration w/Youth Services Residential Coordinator
• Completion of IL assessments and other required documentation
• Ensure residents are meeting program requirements i.e. scheduled classes, etc.
• Participate in screening process and interviews to vet IL residents for programming
• Maintain fluid & consistent communication between all parties involved
• Ensure compliance with medication regimen if required
• Monitor, record and administer resident medication as required
• Facilitate the intake and discharge process, including ensuring all paperwork and documentation is complete, independent living clients as directed.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred, including a minimum of two years’ experience working with at-risk youth. The candidate must also complete training requirements (CPR, First-Aid, Handle with Care, etc.), have a valid driver’s license and provide proof of insurance.

LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.