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The Children's GuildPosted 3 weeks ago

Transitional Living Specialist- PRN

$38,002–$41,995 year

On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States or Saint Louis, Michigan, United States

Part TimeBachelors Degree

Job Summary

Maintain a healthy environment in a group setting for youth to meet individual goals while providing supervision to foster care and homeless youth. Assist youth with self-esteem, independent living skills, and life skills including cooking, shopping, transportation, and budgeting. Offer para-counseling in crisis or non-crisis situations and intervene by contacting emergency services when necessary. Observe behavior, conduct reports, and maintain financial records for monthly audits. Plan meals, manage household supplies, arrange medical appointments, and coordinate with therapists and legal guardians to implement treatment plans. Keep the house, yard, and vehicle clean and orderly. Ensure youth have proper clothing and support their school work. Maintain financial records and present them to the TLP Group Home Supervisor for monthly audit. Purchase items for the house including food, supplies, etc. Keep the house, yard and vehicle in a clean and orderly condition and see it is kept in good repair. Make sure youth have proper clothing attire, plan menus and prepare meals. Arrange for medical, dental and similar services and transport youth to various appointments. Coordinate with the professional staff including therapist, psychiatrist, legal guardian, and others to implement and monitor the treatment plan.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Bachelor's degree from a college or university in a field related to human services
  • 2 years of experience working with people
  • Must be of good moral character
  • Must be able to serve as a positive role model for youth
  • Must be able to work under a great deal of stress
  • Must seek on-the-job training
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be drug-free
  • Must pass a criminal background check

Desired Qualifications

  • 2 years experience working with children

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