Employment Opportunities

Salary Range: $16-$18/hour

Hours: 10 hours per week; afternoons/evenings

Position Description:

The Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for supporting the successful coordination of the Physical Wellness program. The Coordinator is part of the Emotional and Physical Wellness team and will coordinate community-based programs to address health disparities in the LifeWise StL and St. Louis community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement community needs assessment around Physical Wellness
• Outreach to reach community members
• Coordinate exercise and nutrition/wellness classes
• Support LifeWise StL participants through intake and goal setting for a diverse client population (caseload intended to include both foreign and native born clients)
• Coordinate with other LifeWise StL departments and programs to identify opportunities for and implement interdepartmental collaboration.
• Collaborate and coordinate with area entities including but not limited to universities, clinics, and other health resources
• Assist in the development of the program and participate in collaboration, outreach and grant writing
• Ensure the programs and services offered by the Physical Wellness program contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities approved by the funders.
• Prepare paperwork and online forms and order appropriate materials for programming
• Keep updated records and create reports
• Data entry and analysis
• Reports to the Director of Emotional and Physical Wellness
• LifeWise StL staff collaborate with individual and group volunteers, who provide over 25,000 service hours to the organization annually. As such, the successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers, and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.

Training Requirements:

Following orientation, the Health & Wellness Coordinator will receive training in ETO (Efforts to Outcomes) software.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience with direct client work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with the LifeWise StL
• Enthusiasm for the mission of LifeWise StL
• Must complete Family Care Safety Registry criminal background check

Preferred Experience:

• Spanish proficiency
• Ability to work with interpreters
• Bachelor’s degree (or in pursuit of degree) in Public Health, Social Work or other health-related field

How to Apply:

It is the policy of LifeWise StL to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@lifewisestl.org. In the subject line, please write “Health & Wellness Coordinator.”

Salary Range:$15/hour

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm; Monday – Friday

Position Description:

The CDF Freedom Schools® program is an educational and cultural enrichment program. Our program provides summer options for children where there are none and strengthens parent and community involvement in the year round achievement of children. We serve children ages 6 to 14 for six weeks and integrate reading, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness.

LifeWise StL is searching for Servant Leader Interns who will deliver a summer reading enrichment program for children from kindergarten through tenth grade. Servant Leader Interns are responsible for facilitating an integrated reading curriculum to a classroom of approximately ten students for six weeks during the summer months.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more than ten students for 6 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children’s Defense Fund and LifeWise StL.
• Set up and break down their classroom space, including securing and organizing the appropriate materials.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee! Leader each day of program operation.
• Serve as a leader of afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips.
• Attend three weeks of training.
• LifeWise StL staff collaborate with individual and group volunteers, who provide over 25,000 service hours to the organization annually. As such, the successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers, and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.

Must be available to start work in May. Required training from June 1–4 in Knoxville Tennessee. Local Training from June 6–9 and June 12–16.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Must have completed one-year of college level courses in good standing
• Ability to create lesson plans
• Be creative, energetic, innovative and resourceful
• Ability to assume responsibility
• Ability to motivate students
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• The willingness to be respectful of all types of diversity
• Interest in and ability to work as part of a team

How to Apply:

It is the policy of LifeWise StL to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Please send a resume and cover letter to tjohnson@lifewisestl.org. In the subject line, please write “Servant Leader Intern.”

Salary Range:  $40,000-$45,000

Position Description:

LifeWise StL is seeking a full-time Bilingual Financial Social Worker (FSW) to create and maintain relationships with participants to develop and achieve goals towards economic wellness. An ideal candidate will be well-versed in understanding each participant’s holistic needs, addressing immediate basic needs, and have a basic working knowledge of goal-setting, and developing a plan that will help participants overcome economic barriers. The FSW seeks to promote a culture of asset building and financial wellness among low income communities of both native and foreign-born participants. LifeWise StL will provide training and certification for Financial Social Work.

Essential Duties:

• Co-Facilitate/ Facilitate and instruct financial and wealth management education workshops
• Provide formal intake, needs assessment, develop a S.M.A.R.T. action plan that identifies goals, barriers and next steps for the participants
• Develop on-going relationships with participants through one-on-one coaching sessions
• Utilize financial social work practices and financial coaching techniques and skills to support participants’ goals in: regularly saving, achieving greater income, reducing debt, increasing assets and net worth
• Update and report accurate data for the purpose of ensuring data integrity and outcome driven programming
• Assist with marketing, outreach, recruitment and retention of program participants
• Participate in staff meetings, program meetings, strategic planning, and other community meetings as required
• Attend required trainings and recommended professional development and networking opportunities to advance personal and organizational capacity (paid for by LifeWise StL)
• LifeWise StL staff partner with individual and group volunteers, who provide over 25,000 service hours to the organization annually. As such, the successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers, and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors in Social Work or equivalent degree required. Masters in Social Work or similar field preferred
• One year experience in social services with one-on-one case management experience or counseling experience
• Basic knowledge of financial management tools and terminology
• Able to enthusiastically facilitate discussion and connect with individuals in a group environment
• Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented a must
• Excellent public speaking, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment
• Must be able to work independently and work with minimal supervision in the field
• Provide ethical and sound judgment when advocating and servicing clients in need
• Experience working with underserved and diverse populations; experience working with senior adults a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and some non-traditional hours (one evening, biweekly)
• Previous experience with financial services and products a plus
• Skilled at taking initiative, problem solving and working independently
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required

How to Apply:

It is the policy of LifeWise StL to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@lifewisestl.org with “Financial Social Worker” in the subject line.

Salary:  $15 per hour

Position Description:

The Family Center is a vibrant, nurturing, and welcoming childcare space. Infants and children are cared for in the Family Center by dedicated staff while their parents participate in life enriching programs provided on the LifeWise StL campus. Care provided in the Family Center is an essential component of adult programming, supporting families by eliminating one of the major obstacles to attendance, childcare.

Program Support Teacher will be responsible for providing educationally focused activities and play to the children/minor dependents of adult program participants. This position will also include hours as a Program Support Floater to assist in areas of high need throughout the agency. As the world adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, adaptability, flexibility and teamwork are paramount to the functions of organizations. This role will be trained interdepartmentally to provide Early Childhood Support, Afterschool Program Support, and Front Desk Support if the need arises. Scheduled hours may fluctuate, so flexibility is essential. Family Center hours are generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 am – 1:15 pm and Monday through Thursday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Program Support Float hours will typically follow the schedule listed above when there is low or no need in the Family Center.

The successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers, and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of childcare experience necessary
• CDA or AA preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) speakers preferred and encouraged to apply
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with children and adults
• Enthusiasm for the mission of LifeWise StL
• Must complete Family Care Safety Registry criminal background check

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, respectful, fun, learning environment for children in care.
• Family Center operations: carry out daily classroom schedule, diapering, follow opening/closing procedures, assist in daily cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Follow all policies at LifeWise StL as stated in the Personnel Policy and Child Care Handbook.
• LifeWise StL staff partner with individual and group volunteers, who provide over 25,000 service hours to the organization annually. As such, the successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers, and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.

How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@lifewisestl.org. In the subject line, please write “Program Support Teacher – Family Center.”

Salary Range:  $15-$17 per hour

Position Description:

Provide care for children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) while acting as a member of the teaching team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with children in a warm, positive and nurturing manner.
• Assist Lead and Assistant Teachers in lesson planning, maintaining daily observations and daily communication with parents.
• Follow opening and closing procedures, sharing the responsibilities for cleanliness and neatness of the classroom.
• Carry out and assist with daily classroom procedures such as, medication distribution, diet plans, hand washing, bathroom/diapering, cleaning/sanitizing, etc.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by attending and actively participating in all service trainings (min. of 12 hours per year required), conferences and staff meetings.
• Scheduled hours may fluctuate, so flexibility is essential.
• Follow all policies at LifeWise STL as stated in the Personnel Policy and Child Care Handbook.
• LifeWise STL staff partner with individual and group volunteers, who provide over 25,000 service hours to the organization annually. As such, the successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.

Required Experience:

• CDA, AA, BA or advanced degree in any field or enrolled in a CDA, AA or BA program to be completed within 2 years
• At least 3 credit hours in early childhood education or a related field
• Experience in working with children in a group setting
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with children and adults
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@lifewisestl.org. In the subject line, please write “Assistant Teacher.”