Experiential Life Skills Training Coordinator at Compass Connections in Robstown, Texas

Job Description:

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!


MUST BE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH




Academic Req: Required - High school diploma; Preferred - Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences,
human services, or social services fields



Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention



Work experience: Required - At least one (1) year of progressive employment experience in the
aforementioned fields that demonstrates supervisory, training, case management, or
teaching experience
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
Full-Time
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Design individualized, age-appropriate life skills plans for children ages 5 through 17.
3. In collaboration with the foster care school team, develop and maintain a Monthly Activity Calendar for
children.
4. Coordinate volunteer and church group participation and activities with outside resources and with Program
Director approval.
5. Maintain an inventory and purchase as necessary the supplies and equipment needed to provide
experiential life skills to children.
6. Participate in community and staff meetings and as a member of the school program staff assist with
meetings, special events, support groups and other activities.
7. Track and provide educational information and statistics for quarterly reports.
8. Use positive child management techniques including verbal redirection and de-escalation, and positive reenforcement.
9. Maintain safe and orderly learning environment for children.
10. Document children's process in activities and provide updates during weekly, monthly meetings or reports
as needed.
11. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case
of an emergency.
12. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
13. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass
Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community
members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate and re-evaluate the life skills needs of the service population.
2. Develop, schedule and present life skills curriculum that meet the needs of the service population.
3. Research and network with community providers to continually expand the resources necessary to
effectively deliver life skills training.
4. Travel from one location to another daily.
5. Meet predetermined deadlines and reporting requirements for the position.
Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate skills in providing effective, hands-on leadership.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of current educational best practices for service population.
6. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Work effectively with Compass Connections leadership, Compass Connections Executive Director,
and funding source entities.
b. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic
characteristics.
c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all
times.
e. Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
f. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
g. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a
multidisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures, as well as relevant
regulations, guidelines, and standards.


• Here at Compass Connections, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly
with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or
other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!
• Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive
an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.
This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
• Compass Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue
to be a fundamental policy of Compass Connections, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status,
veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state
and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion,
compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!



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