Team Leader, Life Skills Program in Champaign, Illinois at C-U At Home Inc

JOB TITLE Team Leader, Life Skills Program

FSLA STATUS Full-time, Exempt

Must be available to work/manage evening and weekend hours and

on-call.

REPORTS TO Manager, Shelter Services

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Team Leader, Shelter Services is responsible to assist the Director of

Residential Services in developing, implementing and monitoring a safe, healthy,

outcome-focused Life Skills team for men and women experiencing

homelessness.

SALARY RANGE $47,000-$52,000 annually

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

Department Leadership (15%)

Serve as a key member of the Life Skills Team

Commit to and role model C-U at Home’s core values

Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, procedures, and general philosophy of the organization

Assist in developing and implementing health and safety protocols for the Life Skills Team

Shelter Services – Men and Women (80%)

Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Life Skills Program

Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising Life Skills Team members

Assist the Director in maintaining schedules of Life Skills Team members ensuring all shifts are

appropriately covered

Serve on rotation for on-call emergency support for Life Skills team members

Maintain organization of all data, documents and necessary records and paperwork as related to the Life

Skills Team

Assist clients in attaining their life skills goals as listed on the case plan

Other (5%)

Participate in major events including planning and execution

Participate in community education on homelessness, when needed

Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in social work, psychology, or related field experience, Bachelors Preferred

Experience with and passion for the homeless population and those with mental illness and/or

substance abuse

1+ years of experience leading a team, scheduling, and coordinating activities

Ability to maintain confidentiality and confidential information

Good judgement and flexibility

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google tools

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience working with the homeless population

2+ years leading a team

Working knowledge of data collection technology platforms