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CHILDREN ' S HOME SOCIETY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM <br /> Indian River County Children ' s Services Advisory Committee <br /> completion of education , continued skills training, and development of the personal <br /> support system as essential tools needed for self-sufficiency . Consistent skill training is <br /> needed for preparation of the life experience. Teaching job skills , interviewing techniques , <br /> budgeting, apartment hunting, placing a value on self and personal safety in regard to <br /> high-risk behavior, and monitoring youth in part time jobs are important tools to address <br /> the barriers of unemployment, homelessness , and access to health care and self-sufficiency . <br /> According to the Survey of Local Homeless Coalitions for 2001 -2003 (January, 2003 , <br /> Treasure Coast Services Council) , there were 1 ,405 homeless youth and children in the <br /> Treasure Coast area during the reporting reporting period . This represents almost one <br /> half of the homeless population in the area . Learning the skills necessary to gain <br /> independence improves self- esteem . We know that positive self-image helps youth make <br /> positive choices , accept personal responsibility, have a greater tolerance for others , and <br /> hold greater concern for the needs of others . <br /> 4 . List staffing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated <br /> hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section <br /> should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative <br /> Worksheet). <br /> Program Director. minimum of Master' s degree in social work or related field with a <br /> minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in social welfare or health care agency. 10 % (4 <br /> hours per week) of this position is dedicated to supervision , of the Independent Living <br /> Program . <br /> Independent Support Coordinator . minimum of Bachelor ' s degree in social, behavioral , or <br /> health science with 2 years experience working with children . 100 % ( 40 hours per week) <br /> of this position is dedicated to the Independent Living Program . <br /> Life Skills Specialist : minimum of Bachelor ' s degree in social, behavioral, or health science <br /> with a minimum of 1 year experience working with troubled children/youth . One full time <br /> specialist (100 % , 40 hours per week) and 1 half-time specialist (100 % , 20 hours per week) <br /> are dedicated to this program . <br /> 5 . How will the target population be made aware of the program . <br /> The ILP staff work closely with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and United <br /> for Families (UFF) to identify youth eligible for services . Children in foster care are <br /> referred by their legal case manager at their 13th birthday. ILP can now access a report <br /> from DCF ' s client tracking computer database (HomeSafeNet) , which lists all children <br /> eligible for ILP services . An ILP representative also attends monthly staff meetings with <br /> DCF and UFF staff to educate them about the program and obtain referrals . In addition , <br /> ILP staff attend Guardian Ad Litem meetings , foster parent association meetings , and foster <br /> parent training (MAPP) to provide information about the program . Newsletters and <br /> brochures are sent out monthly to interested parties . <br /> 8 <br />