Literacy and Living Skills Services Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION Literacy and Living Skills Services Coordinator

General Purpose The Literacy and Living Skills Services Coordinator oversees and provides services to Meta House clients for literacy and vocational skills as necessary.

Essential Functions of the Job  Responsible for all Meta House client literacy activities including TABE assessments and GED preparation. Strong math and science skills are a plus.  Maintain and oversee operation of the Literacy Resource Center  Facilitate/develop a living skills curriculum for all Meta House programs  Assess level of client employability  Refer employment-ready clients to appropriate community resources for assistance  Support client employment retention  Assist clients receiving outpatient services with necessary vocational/educational needs as described in outpatient curriculum

Marginal Functions of the Job  Develop working relationship with prospective employers and current employers, including Step Industries  Develop relationships with community resources and volunteers to assist with Meta House training needs  Report Outpatient and Residential client treatment attendance  Other duties as may be periodically or permanently assigned

Qualifications and Requirements  Bachelor’s degree in human services field or education  Experience with literacy and/or adult education preferred  Experience working with clients in AODA treatment or similar populations is helpful

Other Skills Required  Effective written and verbal communication skills  Ability to work and communicate within a team-oriented workplace  Knowledge of community resources  Ability to work effectively with volunteers  Able to work in a multi-cultural setting  Flexibility and problem solving skills  Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other applications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements  Able to communicate effectively with clients  Able to document in client records and other media  Able to negotiate stairs  Able to travel between work sites

Working Relationships Reports to: Vice President of Clinical Services and Programming Specification of Job Duties This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Meta House. Meta House retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

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