Life Services Life Coach-Northern Region (Allen County or Lake County) - R12953
Job Summary
The Life Services Life Coach provides one-on-one coaching and development for participants in the Life Services program, addressing urgent, immediate, and long-term needs to prepare members for employment or education programs and assist with social determinants of health (SDOH).
About the Role
Maintain a positive environment for the member by motivating, recognizing, and engaging participants through proper communication and individualized practices.
Responsibilities
- Complete required assessments by gathering information from the member
- Support a positive environment for the member
- Research developments in workforce and career development
- Act as a liaison to social service agencies (SDOH), government agencies, employers, employment and education programs
- Advocate for Life Services participants to access resources
- Coordinate logistics for appointments as necessary
- Support development of Care Plan and monitor participant status
- Arrange and coordinate services with community leaders; partners to maximize resource utilization and support groups
- Work with Case Manager to ensure Care Plan is carried out appropriately
- Regular travel to conduct member, provider, and community-based visits as needed
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Nonprofit Management
- Minimum of two (2) years of social service delivery experience
- Experience working with populations in poverty
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing
Qualifications
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated coaching and counseling skills
- Leadership skills to inspire and motivate participants
- Ability to identify and address qualitative and quantitative trends
- Change management aptitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptable to a constantly changing environment
- Ability to set and achieve goals independently and collaboratively
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Critical listening and thinking skills
Skills
- Coaching/Mentoring certification
- Training/Working with population in poverty certification
Benefits
Compensation Range: $47,400.00 - $76,000.00
Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check and verified insurance. Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position.
Working Conditions: Mobile position requiring regular travel, exposure to weather conditions, standing/sitting for long periods, and possible evening/weekend work.
Competencies: Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture - Cultivate Partnerships - Develop Self and Others - Drive Execution - Influence Others - Pursue Personal Excellence - Understand the Business
Employer: CareSource