Position: Life Skills Instructor (AAI) ($20.50 - $24)

Location: York

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of the Life Skills Instructor:

• Facilitate 200-230 hours of classroom, cultural events, and summer programming annually per the approved program description. All classes should follow the approved life skills curriculum on the Google Drive and ensure that all classes are run from an experiential learning framework to meet the program objectives.
• Ensure the timely & accurate completion of all required paperwork (including documentation requirements) per the AAI Paperwork Guidelines document and the approved program description.
• Provide a minimum of 8 hours a week of 1-on-1 sessions with assigned clients focusing on completing goals as listed in the Transition plan document.
• Ensure timely updates to Life Skills Counselors and tracking of all programming provided, materials, and costs.

Minimal Qualifications for the Life Skills Instructor:

• An associate's degree in Social Work, Education, or other related field. If the degree is in an unrelated field then the candidate must have at least 1 year of experience in the social services field.
• One or more years experience working with youth and young adults or facilitating groups/events.
• A valid driver's license, a motor vehicle report that meets agency requirements, and reliable transportation that can safely transport clients if needed.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule that includes evenings.
• Ability to complete the pre-employment physical and drug test requirements.

Physical Requirements for the Life Skills Instructor:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
• Driving to attend client sessions. X Constantly
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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