Life Skills Educator

Specific Duties:  To enable a parent to better deal with life situations by:

• Running a support group.
• Teaching a computer class.
• Facilitating a group on home healthcare.
• Working with a guest on parenting skills.

(note:  These are just an example, other options are possible)

Qualifications/Skills:  A life-skills teacher should have personal experience in the area of instruction.  Professional experience in a field is a plus.  Teachers should be able to exhibit patience and flexibility.  This position requires an individual who is sensitive to the need for homeless families to be empowered through skills for independent living.

Hours/Dates:  Life skills teaching opportunities are currently available.  The day and time of the class is flexible.  Scheduling will be worked out by the volunteer and the Director of Family and Volunteer Services.  Some activities may run through a multi-week series.  Other groups may only need a one-time visit.

Goals:  

• To enable the guest(s) to be better equipped for independent living.
• To encourage the guest to become confident in their ability to deal with life’s challenges.

Life-skills teachers need to be people who see the great value in enabling those in need to live better lives.  Thank you for taking up the challenge and offering to help homeless families in this way.  We look forward to talking with you about this position.  Should you have any questions please call the Director of Family & Volunteer Services, Ginny Sidmore at 978-531-9775 exr. 16 or email at vsidmore@cahns.org.