Life Skills Instructor at Centerstone in Alton, Illinois

Job Description:

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people's lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral healthcare, substance-abuse treatment and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We're committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you're a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

If you are a new graduate, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals in delivering care that changes people's lives.The Life Skills Instructor provides care, oversight and training in all aspects of independent living skills to adults presenting with significant functional and behavioral deficits related to severe mental illness. The Life Skills Instructor provides structure, monitoring and advocacy services to residents in a group home supervised residential setting. As part of Centerstone team-oriented philosophy, the Life Skills Instructor is expected to actively participate in variety of cross-functional teams and performance improvement initiatives. Join our team of professionals in Delivering Care That Changes People's Lives.

*Starting pay $15.00/hr. Starting pay increases based on education and experience.

Requires:A Bachelor's degree in a human services related discipline or a High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver license and a safe driving record and five years of experience in the mental health field. Per funding source must be at least 21 years of age. Also requires successful completion of background screening and ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software.

Additional questions can be directed to cristina.waddell@centerstone.org. Late applications may be considered based on pool of candidates. Position open until filled.

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Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Centerstone.

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  Health & Wellness
  
  
  • Medical Coverage
  
  
  • Dental Coverage
  
  
  • Vision Coverage
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Account
  
  
  • Health Savings Account
  
  
  • Short Term Disability
  
  
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  
  
  • Wellness Programs - Company Paid
  
  
  
  

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  Financial Wellbeing
  
  
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  
  
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  
  
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  
  
  • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
  
  
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  
  
  
  


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  Career Development and Growth
  
  
  • At Centerstone training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  
  
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographically
  
  
  • Centerstone Research Institute and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
  
  
  
  


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  Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
  
  
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
  
  
  
  

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.