LIFE SKILLS PROFESSIONAL

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a Life Skills Professional to join WOMANSPACE EMPOWER in Philadelphia. This role provides direct support to individuals in recovery, helping them develop coping skills, daily living skills, and recovery supports to promote independence and long-term success.

The program focuses on person-centered, recovery-oriented services. Qualifications include a high school diploma, two years in social services, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the social service field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Ability to support a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and coaching to program participants throughout your shift.
• Assist individuals in developing life skills, recovery supports, coping strategies, and daily living skills.
• Facilitate and document psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups.
• Support participants in achieving goals identified within their Recovery Support Plans (RSPs).
• Intervene in crisis situations and complete required incident documentation.
• Review program documentation for accuracy and completeness, including observation checks, medication administration records, and shift notes.
• Support participants with maintaining household responsibilities and independent living skills.
• Enter required census, demographic, intake, and billing information into agency systems.
• Assess participant strengths, skills, and learning styles to support individualized growth and development.
• Develop and review Recovery Support Plan goals with participants every 60 days.
• Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to ensure coordinated services.
• Promote a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment.
• Report maintenance, safety, and program concerns as needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Recovery-oriented approach

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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LIFE SKILLS PROFESSIONAL

RHD-WOMANSPACE-PHILA Regular Full Time Professional Philadelphia, PA, US

Life Skills Professional

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe recovery is about more than overcoming challenges. It is about building confidence, developing life skills, and creating opportunities for a brighter future.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Life Skills Professional to join the WOMANSPACE EMPOWER in Philadelphia. This role provides direct support to individuals in recovery by helping them develop coping skills, daily living skills, recovery supports, and personal goals that promote independence and long-term success.

About WOMANSPACE EMPOWER

WOMANSPACE EMPOWER is a recovery-focused residential behavioral health program that provides individuals with a supportive environment where they can strengthen their recovery, develop independent living skills, and work toward personal wellness goals.

Through person-centered and recovery-oriented services, the program helps participants build confidence, increase self-sufficiency, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their lives and communities.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Recovery-Oriented Care Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Experience Working Within Behavioral Health Services
• Support Individuals on Their Recovery Journey
• Help Participants Build Daily Living Skills
• Promote Independence and Wellness
• Encourage Personal Growth and Recovery
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Life Skills Professional, you will:

• Provide direct support and coaching to program participants throughout your shift.
• Assist individuals in developing life skills, recovery supports, coping strategies, and daily living skills.
• Facilitate and document psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups.
• Support participants in achieving goals identified within their Recovery Support Plans (RSPs).
• Intervene in crisis situations and complete required incident documentation.
• Review program documentation for accuracy and completeness, including observation checks, medication administration records, and shift notes.
• Support participants with maintaining household responsibilities and independent living skills.
• Enter required census, demographic, intake, and billing information into agency systems.
• Assess participant strengths, skills, and learning styles to support individualized growth and development.
• Develop and review Recovery Support Plan goals with participants every 60 days.
• Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to ensure coordinated services.
• Promote a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment.
• Report maintenance, safety, and program concerns as needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate
Recovery-Oriented
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Committed to Helping Others Succeed

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the social service field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Ability to support a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed environment.

Preferred

• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP).
• WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Training.
• Experience working in residential behavioral health or recovery-focused programs.

Schedule

• Non-Exempt Position
• Flexible scheduling may be required
• Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required based on program needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive and transport participants if required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a national human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals through innovative, person-centered programs that promote dignity, recovery, independence, and community inclusion.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.