Life Skills Coordinator (542)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Life Skills Coordinator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose & Impact:

Coordinates and manages the life skills program for residents to meet their daily responsibilities and improve their ability to live independently.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all life skills assessments and testing to help residents identify their strengths, and challenges.  
•  Provide oversight of the Life Skills staff. 
• Create and administer life skills lesson plans and collect supporting documentation daily/weekly.
• Organize and oversee all events in the program for the life skills department.
• Manage emails, phone calls, coordinate meetings, and ensure efficient workflow and effective communication with staff, residents, and volunteers. 
•  Coordinates outings and transports of clients. 
• Keep track of all client birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and summer schedules.  
• Coordinate the implementation of life skills programs, including soft skills, employability skills, and financial education.
• Teach topics like dietary awareness, hygiene, paying bills, and relationship building.
• Help promote mental well-being and competence in the clients as they face the realities of life and they work toward their independence.

Other Functions:

• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
• Work on special projects such as outreach, education or special events with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time, utilizes telephone, computer, and other office equipment.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education preferred.

Experience:

•  Two years’ experience working with diverse youth client base in an organized/structured setting.

Skills:

•  Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail,
• Must have leadership qualities and problem-solving skills. 
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision (initiative).
• Dependable and reliable.
• Initiative and follow through to ensure all assignments are completed.

Other:

• Ability to successfully pass a Level II background screening and drug test. 
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for last (2) years. 
• Authorized to work in the United States. 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to Life Skills and Education Supervisor
• Must be a team player.
• Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and documentation
• Effective working relationship with clients.
• Adherence to LSF policies and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.  

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.