Life Skills Trainer

​Blossom Place provides safe housing, one-on-one support and resources for former foster and at-risk women ages 18 -24, including those with young children. We have two homes in Auburn. Our Life Skills Trainers are responsible for building positive relationships and walking beside each young woman as she learns the life skills needed to thrive on her own.

Duties:

• Use a hands-on method to teach, guide and encourage each young woman to learn life skills such as:
  • Time management, organization
  • Advancing education or employment
  • Computer skills, driving practice, mental health habits, exercise
  • Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning
  • Conflict resolution, problem solving
  • Parenting skills

• Provide transportation as needed using a Blossom vehicle
• Communicate with program staff to ensure a strong, consistent support team.

Requirements:
Experience working with and supporting transition age youth and their children. Blossom Place values the skills and wisdom derived from life experiences and will consider the right candidate based on these.
Training in the effects of trauma and trauma-informed responses.
Knowledge of child development and the importance of consistent, healthy family rhythms.
Ability to listen well, communicate clearly and connect with youth encouraging them to problem solve, be accountable, dream and grow.
Ability to see beyond statistics and defiant patterns to see the core and true heart of each girl.
 
Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday, 10 am -3 pm
Compensation:
$2100 per month
For More Info:
BlossomPlace.org
Contact: Shelly Bokman at Info@BlossomPlace.org