Independent Living Specialist at Texas Family Initiative LLC

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

25.69

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compassion, Advocacy, Community Resources, Crisis Management, Youth Development, Social Services, Team Collaboration, Training Participation

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description ****Average hourly rate is $25.69 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** Do you like working with children and families? Do you want the ability to work hybrid? Then Texas Family Initiative has the job for you! We are looking for full-time Independent Living Specialist to add to our team! All you need is an accredited bachelor’s degree or accredited associate degree plus two (2) years of relevant work experience OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience or 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience. Examples of relevant work experience in social, human, or protective services include paid or volunteer work within social service agencies or communities providing services to families or other at-risk populations. A Day in The Life as an Independent Living Specialist As an Independent Living Specialist, you will promote the well-being of older youth in the Permanency Services Program, participates in staff meetings, court hearings, and trainings and coordinates with staff from other agencies involved in providing services. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is compassionate, eager to learn, and who wants to help youth in times of crisis to build on their strengths for healthy, long-lasting relationships by connecting them with community resources to improve their lives. We want someone who has a desire to help youth grow, learn, and build healthy habits and possesses a strong desire to advocate for youth and their families! Why you should work for Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions We offer a wide variety of benefits, including flexible scheduling! We also provide you with 20 days of personal leave in your first year of employment and 25 days after completion of year one as well as 12 paid holidays! We offer a longevity bonus and tuition reimbursement! As a bonus, you get to work with a FANTASTIC team who are all dedicated to the mission and vision by being devoted to the strength of family and to be nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today! TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment Predictive Index Assessments assist hiring managers to determine if a candidate may be a good match for the position. Please complete a Predictive Index Assessments at the following link below: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/692W/dcd946a0-1d6e-43c5-9d27-c0394a1fb0e8?type=candidateba The PI Assessment takes 5-7 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers.

Responsibilities

As an Independent Living Specialist, you will promote the well-being of older youth in the Permanency Services Program and coordinate with staff from other agencies providing services. You will also participate in staff meetings, court hearings, and trainings.