Independent Living Services Administrator
Full Time
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Independent Living Services Administrator
Posting Number
2023029EP
Position Information
Classification Title
Independent Living Srvs Admin
Working Title
Independent Living Services Administrator
Classification Code
2002
RCW Exemption Criteria
14 - Extension/Continuing Education
EWU Position Number
E99213
CUPA Code
No Match
FLSA
Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit
None
% Full Time
100%
Salary / Wage Range
AE - 107
Salary Information
$51,878 – $72,634/year
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP - Position is Available Now
Term of Appointment
12 months
Location
North Idaho, Coeur d’Alene, Moscow, or Lewiston area.
County
Covering between Boundary and Nez Perce Counties
Project Description
New position for Contract 1C108500
Project Duration
Annual Renewal
Background Check
Yes - Both
Responsible HR User
Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address
kmackey2@ewu.edu
Posting Text
Job Summary
The College of Professional Programs, Family Resource and Training Center at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a full time
Independent Living Services Administrator for the Child Welfare Workforce Training and Development Program. This is a new position for our Training and Development Program.
- Administer, coordinate, and provide Independent Living (IL) support services for eligible foster and non-foster care youth/young adults,
- Coordinate meetings, conduct training, and provide technical and administrative services support,
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion relating to program policies, guidelines, and contracts and in implementing, interpreting and applying program procedures and policies.
- While performing the position’s duties, this position will have extensive involvement with staff and the public in carrying out program activities and will coordinate, schedule and monitor program activities to determine consistency with program goals. Note: “Department” refers to Idaho Child Welfare.
The FRTC is a partnership between the EWU College of Professional Programs and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) as well as numerous other community service organizations, charities, and Title IV-E program affiliates. The FRTC operates as a training and service center for developing social workers and foster parents throughout the state of Idaho and supporting Social Work interns from EWU. The center is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families, and our mission is to build healthy families and communities. (Familyrtc.org)
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
- This is a 100% administrative classified position funded under a grant contract. Continuation of the position is contingent on available contract funding.
- This is a remote position and is governed by EWU Policy 401-10.
- This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
- All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/
- This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Required Qualification: Must have transportation and valid driver’s license.
- Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/
Physical Demands
- If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at kmackey2@ewu.edu
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
- University, local, regional, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors in education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other field relevant to the position
- Two years’ full time relevant work experience; part-time work will qualify, but will be pro-rated to its full-time equivalent; examples of qualifying work experience include:
- Experience in youth or child welfare or other youth/child social services programs
- Experience involving training or providing support services to disadvantaged or high-risk youth or other populations
- Other experience directly relevant to the position (please explain how your experience is relevant in your letter of application)
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Developing and delivering training and/or workshops
- Providing mentoring as part of a formal mentoring program
- Demonstrated computer skills to include MS Office, presentation software (such as Adobe), database experience (experience updating Excel spreadsheets does not qualify as database experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years’ work experience in any of the following:
- Education environment involving high risk populations
- Providing counseling and listen to the concerns of individuals in high-risk populations
- Experience in assisting people with life skills planning
- Knowledge and understanding in any of the following subject areas:
- Philosophy and goals of independent living
- Youth focused community-based services
- Specific topics concerning disadvantaged or high-risk youth, such as homelessness, barriers to education, personal care, employment, transportation
Other Skills and Abilities
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Work Schedule Type
Regular
Work Schedule
Typically, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. May be occasional travel involved. Must be flexible to occasionally work weekends and evenings.
Posting Date
03/03/2023
Open Until Further Notice
No
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
03/20/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online applicant portal located at http://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
Required application materials and information must include:
- Cover letter, which explains how you meet or exceed each of the qualifications of the position, required and preferred if applicable. The preferred format is to provide a bulleted list within the body of the cover letter.
- Resume to include work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position.
- List of at least 3 professional references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.
Additionally, as an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to respond to this prompt as part of the online application process:
Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted
Profile
Job Duties
% of Time
80
Responsibility / Duty
- Provide IL and support services for non-foster care youth/young adults.
- Administer the IL Ansell-Casey Assessment instrument with ICW Department referred youth.
- Interview youth to collect data needed for the federal National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)
- Oversee and facilitate completion of the Department referred youths’ individual Independent Living Plans (ILP).
- Review ILP quarterly with the Department, youth and/or other appropriate persons.
- Assess ILP monthly with youth, make recommendations and identify service responsibilities.
- Establish a mentoring program to assist Department referred youth in acquiring the behaviors, skills, values, and attitudes that will help them achieve positive life goals.
- Develop and deliver training related to IL services and programs.
- Develop and provide mentoring activities
- Coordinate Independent Living Skills Workshops
- Oversee Foster Youth and Alumni (FYI) group, coordinate meetings, and assist in the facilitation of the FYI group processes and goals.
- Coordinate services and other activities related to IL plans.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
20
Responsibility / Duty
- Technical & Administrative Program Support:
- Design office procedures, policies, and forms,
- Develop interpretations and guidelines for the application of administrative policies to the work of the program,
- Coordinate administrative standards and procedures for independent yet interrelated program functions,
- Develop and administer needed databases housed on Share Point; ensure all required data is entered
- Document services provided; maintain records of contacts in participants’ files
- Track attendance of individuals who attend training provided by Center
- Extract datasets from database as needed for quarterly, annual, and special run reports and mailing lists, including quarterly demographic reports for Casey Family Programs
- Supervise student and/or hourly employees (if/when they are assigned).
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
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