Independent Living Skills (ILS) Specialist

Wage band range $17.00 - $24.00 per hour however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. 

Under the direction of the Stepping Stones Program Supervisor is to provide support, encouragement and leadership to the emerging adults that will be residing in the Stepping Stones Transitional Living Houses. The ILS SPECIALIST will empower the residents to grow and develop as good citizens and independent thinkers.  The ILS SPECIALIST helps to facilitate a positive living 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 21, who will be residing in the transitional living homes, both single individuals and those with children. Engages youth in a life skills inventory to help understand their strengths and needs.
• 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 ILS SPECIALIST will encourage responsibility, empowerment, and model a kind and caring approach.
• The ILS SPECIALIST may be expected to give tours and provide information to callers and walk-ins and assist in interviewing prospective residents.
• The 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 ILS SPECIALIST may have to mediate resident conflicts, utilizing and adjusting the Shared Living Agreement.
• The ILS SPECIALIST will work with TYS staff to report any resident safety concerns.
• The ILS SPECIALIST will be able to engage the residents to establish and build rapport through a strength-based approach. The ILS SPECIALIST will support the residents in carrying out individual goals on their Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) and Shared Living Agreement.
• Will hold house meetings as needed to meet the needs of the residents as they work towards a collaborative co-existence. 
• 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 ILS SPECIALIST may need to utilize crisis intervention techniques or call the necessary mental health or law enforcement personal. The ILS SPECIALIST also fills out incident reports as needed.
• The ILS SPECIALIST will be asked to support the resident’s transitional plan that focuses on five life domains based upon the Transition to Independence Process Model (TIP): Living Situation, Employment and Career, Educational Opportunities, Community Life Functioning and Personal Effectiveness and Wellbeing. The goal is to support emerging adults becoming self-sufficient and develop life skills.
• The ILS SPECIALIST will work collaboratively with all County partners for any resident who qualifies for EFC and utilizing the TILP.
• The ILS SPECIALIST will work collaboratively with Casa Pacifica TYS staff in supporting the TILP as outlined by the emerging adult and Transitional Facilitator.
• ILS SPECIALIST will provide “in the moment” life coaching as needed to support the TILP (ILP meeting), created by the resident and team.  The ILS SPECIALIST will give fe