Life Skills Professional

Apis Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training Programs

Professional Development

Leadership Development

Mission-Driven Organization

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is seeking a Life Skills Professional to support participants in developing daily living and recovery skills. You will facilitate and document group activities, promote an informed culture, and help participants achieve Recovery Support Plan goals.

The role involves crisis intervention and collaboration with other agencies to ensure continuous service delivery. Training is provided, and there is a strong emphasis on compassion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher required.
• 2 years of experience in the social service field preferred.
• CPRP, CPS, WRAP training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Intervene in crisis and document all critical incidents.
• Support program participants and document daily activities.
• Assess, plan, implement, and monitor daily living goals.
• Coordinate with other agencies to ensure coordinated services.
• Develop Recovery Support Plan goals every 60 days.
• Report to Program Manager on maintenance and participant strengths.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of experience in social service

CPRP certification

CPS certification

WRAP training

Valid State Driver’s License

Job description

Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal

Life Skills Professional

Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 56 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to providing caring, effective and innovative services that empower people of all abilities to build a better life for themselves. Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a nonprofit organization with over 115 human service programs across the country and serving tens of thousands of people with effective programs supporting intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more.

At Resources for Human Development, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Life Skills Professional, you will be responsible for client support through direct interaction throughout shift; collaboratively and actively assisting and supporting the participants of the program in the development of Life/Recovery Support/Coping/Daily living skills. Facilitate and document psychotherapy groups, implementing the activities on the monthly calendar; promote and enhance the informed culture of the program and the establishment and attainment of goals identified in the individual Recovery Support Plan (RSP).

Your responsibilities may include:

• Intervene in crisis and document all critical incidents. Review site's required documentation for completion and accuracy, i.e., observation checks, MARs, daily shift notes.
• Support PIRs in maintaining the physical plant by monitoring and inspecting their household chores, enter daily census and other demographic, intake, and billing data into Avatar
• Responsible for assessment, planning, creating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of participant’s daily living in accordance with the Recovery Model. Assist participants in developing personal recovery-oriented goals.
• Works in cooperation with other agencies in the service delivery system to ensure coordinated, continuous and effective services for the rehabilitation of the participants.
• Responsible for the development of RSP Goals with participants every 60 days and supporting participants with them daily.
• Report to Program Manager when maintenance needs, will assess program participant’s strengths, differing skills and abilities, to determine the best approach and learning style that can help increase skill development of each program participant.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• Possess High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of experience in the social service field. CPRP, CPS, WRAP trained, a plus.
• Must possess a current valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirement

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and climb stairs as needed

Schedule

• Full-Time

Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Resources for Human Development team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal.

Resources for Human Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"