Independent Living and Activities Specialist at Hillcrest in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

Hillcrest is seeking a Full-Time Independent Living and Activities Specialist to add to our team of treatment professionals, offering a pay of $19 per hour. In this role, you will provide both on-and-off-campus activities that enhance the psychosocial development of residents. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, ensuring you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

WHY WORK FOR HILLCREST?

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!


• 401K Employer Contribution & Match


• Student Loan Assistance Program


• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs


• Generous Paid Time Off plan


• Competitive Total Compensation Program

WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Obtain and maintain ARISE knowledge via ongoing agencies.


• Implement the Behavior Modification and Behavior Management system per policy.


• Provide group or individual skill building sessions to address tangible and intangible skills.


• Work with administrative staff to plan programs for Youth Care Workers, stake holders, residents, and families.


• Ensure that appropriate activities are scheduled, posted, and conducted in a timely manner.


• Supervise, participate in, and evaluate residential activities both on and off campus.


• Arrange for and provide transportation to and from campus activities.


• Incorporate Independent Living Skills training into activities program and document in resident charts.


• Provide IL case management services, which may include:
  
  
  
  • Accompanying youth into community settings.
  
  
  • Purchasing items necessary to achieve Independent Living goals.
  
  
  • Assist in transportation needs related to Independent Living.
  
  
  • Provide advocacy services in community staffings, i.e.: schools, mental health.
  
  
  • Assist youth in acquiring employment, housing, education, income maintenance and daily living skills.
  
  
  
  

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

• Bachelor degree in social work or related human service field preferred.


• SCHEDULE:  Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


• Must have knowledge of relevant clinical issues and demonstrate clinical expertise for populations served.


• Must have valid driver's license and qualify for Company vehicle liability insurance.


• Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. 

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.