Job ID: AW734529410
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Office & Professional
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 04/10/2026
Life Skills Instructor Case Manager / $23.89 per hr| Mon – Friday/ Fulltime 40 hrs per week / Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $23.89
- Schedule: Mon – Friday 40 hours per week
- Location: Houston, TX 77054
- Long-term Part-time Contract
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Summary:
The Life Skills Instructor provides Casey Life Skills Assessments and Independent Living Skills Training to current foster care youth; between the ages of 15 and 18 years old, in a 13-county wide area.
Responsibilities:
- Enhances a state mandated curriculum and teaches life skills classes in each of six core curriculum areas: Life Decisions/Responsibilities, Personal/Social Relationships, Financial Management, Housing & Transportation, Job Readiness, and Health & Safety.
- Administers and scores Casey Life Skills Assessment including face-to-face feedback discussion sessions.
- Completes monthly reports as required by our contractors and submit them to direct supervisor within the required time frame.
- Enter all required documentation in agency database within a required time frame.
- Maintains record of all youth documents as it relates to Casey Life Skills Assessments and Life Skills Training.
- Assist with in-care services (Casey Life Skills assessment and case management) during periods of time when no Life Skills Training is scheduled.
- Completes Independent Study Guides in lieu of classroom setting Life Skills Training as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral or other Social Science.
- Two (2) years of full-time paid experience working with adolescents in group facilitation in a classroom, educational, or social service setting.
Other requirements:
- A valid Texas driver’s license, dependable vehicle with liability insurance (this job requires fieldwork).
- Sufficient knowledge or experience in working with youth that may be aggressive and youth in crisis.
- Knowledge and understanding of adolescent/transition age youth stages of development.
- Knowledge of behavioral assessment administration/interpretation tools.
- Knowledge of the transitional needs including life skills and linkages for youth aging out of the foster care system.
- Ability to develop rapport with youth.
- Training and experience using a computer with a variety of software including Microsoft Office.
Benefits and Perks:
- $23.89 per hr
- Medical Benefits via Agency
- Near shopping and restaurants
- Training & Growth opportunities
Your New Organization:
This is a large county employer who supports, enhances and advocates for the safety and well-being of children and adults in Harris County.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base hourly pay rate for this position is $23.89 per hr, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth.
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