Job Description

Posting number: 2027007S

Department: Winthrop University

Job classification: Human Services Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Miscellaneous, Human Services, Health Education

The Independent Living Coordinator will oversee all aspects of independent living instruction for WinthropLIFE to ensure that all students receive comprehensive, consistent and quality instruction to be able to live independently upon completion of the program.

• Develops instructional materials and monitoring tools to support growth in areas such as conflict resolution, housekeeping, nutrition and personal hygiene.
• Coordinates the efforts of residential peer mentors and other supporting staff.
• Maintains individual data on student progress toward individualized goals.
• Assesses and addresses scaffolding needs for individuals and groups to achieve goals.
• Generates reports for program evaluation, university administration and other stakeholders.
• Creates and implements programming in such areas as wellness, community engagement and navigating independent living services.
• Provides students with opportunities for practical skill application in real-life settings on and off campus.
• Collaborates with residential peer mentors and staff to deliver programming.

Examples of duties

• High school diploma and six years of experience working in primary or secondary education and/or with individuals with intellectual disabilities; Associate’s degree and four years of experience in primary or secondary education and/or with individuals with intellectual disabilities; or Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in primary or secondary education and/or with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of general cleaning equipment, chemicals and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate personal hygiene standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use results-oriented planning, monitoring and assessment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
• Ability to cook meals using recipes and common kitchen equipment.
• Ability to model and safely support student exercise activities.
• Ability and willingness to be available occasionally outside business hours.
• Ability and commitment to planning, implementing and assessing short- and long-term student goals.

Supplemental information

Travel/Overtime Requirements: Occasional evenings and weekends.

Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $38,500; Aug. 1 to June 15 each year.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22251

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.