NOC Independent Living Skills (ILS) Specialist

Wage band range $18.00 to $25.00 per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Full time night shift roles are eligible for a night shift pay differential.

Steppings Stones is a transitional housing program providing transitional-age youth a safe, stable, homelike environment. Stepping Stones participants can access case management, support services, activities, and resources that teach and train life skills/executive functioning for sustainable independent living. Under the direction of the Stepping Stones Program Supervisor, the NOC Independent Living Skills (ILS) Specialist is responsible for safeguarding the facility and ensuring the safety of Stepping Stones Participants while carrying out the mission of Casa Pacifica. The NOC ILS Specialist provides support, encouragement and leadership to the emerging adults that will be residing in the Stepping Stones Transitional Living Houses.  The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will empower the participants to learn, develop, and adopt healthy life skills and establish routine and accountability to grow and develop as good citizens and independent thinkers.  The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, helps to facilitate a positive living and learning environment.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

• Welcomes and interacts with emerging adults ages 18 up to 25, who will be residing in the transitional living homes, both single individuals and those with children.
• Acts as a role model with regards to policies, conduct and tolerance of personal differences; engaging in relational repair as needed.
• Provide a home-like atmosphere while also ensuring programmatic expectations. The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will encourage responsibility, empowerment, and model a kind and caring approach.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will be able to hold residents accountable for their behavior, enforce program rules and expectations, and assist residents in creating an environment of cooperation and respect.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, may have to mediate resident conflicts, utilizing and adjusting the Shared Living Agreement.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will work with TYS staff to report any participant safety concerns.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, will be able to engage the residents to establish and build rapport through a strength-based approach. The ILS SPECIALIST, Per-Diem will support the residents in carrying out individual goals on their Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) and Shared Living Agreement.
• Will record campus nightly observations, incidents, and safety in the ILS Shift Report.
• NOC ILS SPECIALIST will be able to suggest and help residents fine-tune appropriate living skills to aid positive peer interactions, parenting skills, self-care skills etc.
• The NOC ILS SPECIALIST, may need to utilize crisis intervention techniques or call the necessary mental health or law enforcement personal. The ILS SPECIALIST, Per-Diem also fills out incident reports as needed.
• Completes all documentation as needed (i.e. incident reports, mandated abuse reports, shift reports).
• Facilitates walk through of the buildings and grounds of campus, and reports and acts on any suspicious activity.
• Sounds alarm and/or notifies law enforcement and first responders by telephone.
• NOC ILS SPECIALIST will provide “in the moment” life coaching as needed to support the