SUMMARY
In accordance with RNP’s Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Department Director or Coordinator, provides active daily living training and vocational support to the clients of Prospect House Shelter.
HOURS: Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm & Sunday 4:00 pm-12:00 am
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Provides comprehensive life skills training to residents of Prospect House Shelter.
- Employs strength based assessments and documents tenant’s adjustment and progress with regard to budgeting and finance, employment, food, clothing and behavioral recovery planning.
- Links clients to community resources and other organizations and arranges appropriate referrals and placement for program participants. Works in collaboration with service providers.
- Facilitates weekly groups.
- Manages a case load.
- Advocates on behalf of clients to increase self-sufficiency and successful living.
- Develops and facilitates life skills/vocational groups, workshops, trainings, forums, etc.
- Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years experience in counseling preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Co-occurring competencies and or credentials are a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of life skills principles and techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of vocational/educational resources.
- Considerable knowledge of labor and confidentiality laws and regulations.
- Ability to network with community providers and implement community mapping and development techniques.
- Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, physical and emotional illness.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to project a professional image.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification. A valid Connecticut driver’s license may be required.
