Life Skills Professional

Resources For Human Development; West View (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Paid Training Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Leadership Development Programs

Job summary

Resources for Human Development in West View, PA seeks a Life Skills Professional. This full-time role includes paid training and DailyPay options, supporting participants in developing life, coping, and daily living skills.

You will facilitate group activities, document progress, and collaborate with the team to implement the Recovery Support Plan. Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2 years in social services; CPRP/CPS/WRAP training is a plus, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide client support through direct interaction during shifts.
• Assist participants in developing life/recovery/daily living skills.
• Facilitate and document psychotherapy groups and activities.
• Promote program culture and support Recovery Plan goals.
• Intervene in crisis and document critical incidents.
• Maintain required documentation (MARs, shift notes, census data).
• Coordinate with other agencies to ensure integrated services.
• Develop and monitor Recovery Support Plan goals with participants every 60 days.

Skills

Commitment to Helping Others

Social service experience

CPRP/CPS/WRAP training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Life Skills Professional

Regular Full Time Professional West View, PA, US

26 days ago Requisition ID: 10052

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

Meaningful Work That Matters

• 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:

• 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.

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"

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.