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Job description
Life Skills Professional
Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal
Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At Resources for Human Development, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.
Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
For more than 56 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to providing caring, effective and innovative services that empower people of all abilities to build a better life for themselves. Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a nonprofit organization with over 115 human service programs across the country and serving tens of thousands of people with effective programs supporting intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more.
At Resources for Human Development, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.
When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits
DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Employee Referral Bonuses
Paid Training & Career Growth
Paid Training Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Certification Opportunities
Leadership Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities
Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
Meaningful Work That Matters
Make a Difference Every Day
Support Individuals and Families
Build Meaningful Relationships
Strengthen Communities
Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You'll Do
As a Life Skills Professional, you will be responsible for client support through direct interaction throughout shift; collaboratively and actively assisting and supporting the participants of the program in the development of Life/Recovery Support/Coping/Daily living skills. Facilitate and document psychotherapy groups, implementing the activities on the monthly calendar; promote and enhance the informed culture of the program and the establishment and attainment of goals identified in the individual Recovery Support Plan (RSP).
Your responsibilities may include:
Intervene in crisis and document all critical incidents. Review site's required documentation for completion and accuracy, i.e., observation checks, MARs, daily shift notes.
Support PIRs in maintaining the physical plant by monitoring and inspecting their household chores, enter daily census and other demographic, intake, and billing data into Avatar
Responsible for assessment, planning, creating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of participant's daily living in accordance with the Recovery Model. Assist participants in developing personal recovery-oriented goals.
Works in cooperation with other agencies in the service delivery system to ensure coordinated, continuous and effective services for the rehabilitation of the participants.
Responsible for the development of RSP Goals with participants every 60 days and supporting participants with them daily.
Report to Program Manager when maintenance needs, will assess program participant's strengths, differing skills and abilities, to determine the best approach and learning style that can help increase skill development of each program participant.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
Possess High School Diploma/GED
2 years of experience in the social service field. CPRP, CPS, WRAP trained, a plus.
Must possess a current valid State Driver's License
Physical Requirement
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and climb stairs as needed
Schedule
Full-Time
Start a Career with Purpose
Some jobs pay the bills.
This job changes lives.
If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Resources for Human Development team.
Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day by Helping People Heal.
Resources for Human Development is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
Who can apply
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