Life Skills Coach (AIC)

About the role

The Life Skills Coach at Valley Youth House plays a crucial role in empowering young adults aged 14-23 through individualized goal planning, case management, and the facilitation of long-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in developing and implementing their individual goal and/or transition plans using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• Provide quality in-person goal planning, instruction, and case management services, focusing on youth/client identified levels of service (minimum of 50% of working hours).
• Ensure up-to-date paper and electronic client records are compliant with relevant regulations and grant requirements.
• Facilitate a long-term project that may be an ongoing workshop or initiative.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year experience working with young adults ages 14-23.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Services.
• Mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development.
• Organized and adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Creative thinker and flexible approach to people and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Services.
• One year of experience working with young adults ages 14-23.
• Ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development.
• Organized and adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Creative thinker and flexible approach to people and projects.

Skills

• Positive youth development framework.
• Trauma-informed care.
• Cultural competence.
• Goal setting and implementation.
• Case management.
• Project facilitation.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program.
• Extensive orientation program.

Pay

Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the youth and clients.