Life Skills Instructor

Life Skills Instructor (LSI) Position located at Little City Main Campus, Palatine, Illinois. Hourly wage range: $22.00 – $23.00. Shift differential for weekend work: $3.00/hr. Overtime rates: $33.00/hr to $34.50/hr for hours exceeding 40 per week. Responsibilities Provides direct care, support, and intervention to children in the Residential Program, including assistance with daily living activities. Maintains continuous awareness of children’s whereabouts and supervises them while upholding proper child‑to‑staff ratios. Offers consistent support and intervention as directed by the Program Manager, Home Managers, and House Clinicians, in line with individual goals. Documents daily activities through shift logs, home logbooks, MARs, and other required records. Responds to Positive Action Team (PAT) staff calls to provide backup for children in crisis. Attends team and departmental meetings as scheduled. Complies with all program policies, including mandated reporting of abuse and neglect, and promptly reports safety incidents. Maintains housekeeping standards, performs directed duties, and reports maintenance issues. Manages financial duties such as submitting receipts, documenting mileage, and safeguarding property. Cooperates with reassignment to other homes for emergency staffing and ratio compliance. Completes all required Little City training, re‑training, and additional courses as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED certification. Minimum age of 21 years. Valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to transport children. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Completion of Medication Administration classroom and on‑the‑job training, with clearance to join the Med Pass team. Preferred: One year of experience with children who have developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, or related discipline. Benefits Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match; Flexible Spending Accounts; life and critical illness insurance; hospital indemnity; paid holidays; paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick); and an employee assistance program. Application Process Submit your resume and cover letter through the careers page at or email them to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line “Open Position: Life Skills Instructor.” #J-18808-Ljbffr Little City