Life Skills Coach

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive intake assessment for all new residents and review the agency’s policies and procedures with them.
• Develop treatment plan for all residents.
• Maintain emotional, social and physical well-being of residents, as well as their progress.
• Monitor residents’ medication.
• Provide necessary referrals, including emergencies such as hospitalization, detox, etc.
• Inform residents about on-site, agency and community resources that are available to them.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and training sessions and represent the agency at assigned meetings and conferences.
• Input data in Salesforce and Maven databases.
• Attend professional development trainings, supervision meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Provide monthly statistical reports on time and accurately.
• Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and the development and improvement of team performance.
• Assist residents in the planning, prioritizing and long-term goals and short-term goals.
• Maintain and oversee documentation of case files for compliance with regulatory agency.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services or related field with two to five years experience preferred.
• Associate's Degree in related field is required.
• Previous experience in the following areas: mental illness, substance abuse, housing, health, entitlements, workforce, and formerly incarcerated.
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of young adults, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity, and knowledge of and commitment to working from a strength-based perspective.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong computer skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.