Life Skills Instructor

Description

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. was founded in 1970. For over 50 years now, we have been transforming lives across the state of California. From Mental Health to Community Corrections, Children's Services, Housing Programs, Recovery Services, Substance Abuse Disorders & more; we serve people in need. Our desire is to see individuals reach their full potential, and create lasting change that will stand the test of time.

This job will expire after 10 days.

JOB SUMMARY

The Life Skills Instructor, under the supervision of the Program Director, plays a vital role in supporting families with children residing in the Family Villa program, a Permanent Supportive Housing Program. This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and facilitating engaging life skills classes that promote personal growth, family stability, and long-term self-sufficiency. Through compassionate instruction and individualized support, the Life Skills Instructor helps residents build essential tools to navigate daily challenges and thrive within their community.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides weekly life skills classes to Family Villa residents, covering topics such as parenting strategies, employment readiness, vocational development, financial literacy, substance use recovery, mental health wellness, and other relevant areas based on resident needs.
• Researches current literature, curricula, and best practices to ensure all instructional content aligns with the latest evidence-based approaches in life skills education and supportive housing.
• Develops comprehensive training materials including lesson plans, instructor guides, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, worksheets, videos, and creative activities to support effective and engaging instruction.
• Cultivates a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages residents to share experiences, support one another, and actively participate in group learning.
• Builds partnerships with community organizations and coordinates guest-led workshops that enhance the educational experience and connect residents with valuable external resources.
• Maintains accurate records of resident attendance, participation, and completed coursework, ensuring documentation is organized and compliant with program standards.
• Collects and reviews resident feedback through monthly evaluations to assess the effectiveness of classes and inform ongoing improvements to curriculum and delivery.
• Observes resident engagement, communication, and behavior during sessions to identify learning needs and provide appropriate support or referrals when necessary.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings with the Program Director to align class offerings with program goals, share insights, and contribute to continuous program development.
• Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Will drive on Agency business.
• Physical presence at the program is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY BENEFITS :

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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