Life Skills Coordinator

About the role

The Salvation Army Family Haven Shelter in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Life Skills Coordinator to support the Mission of The Salvation Army by motivating Veterans and other program participants with skills, practical tools, and techniques needed to navigate daily life.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive life skills educational curriculum tailored to the needs of the client population to ensure success with program services.
• Facilitate structured workshops and life skills classes that address key topics such as housing stability, employment readiness, mental health awareness, and financial literacy.
• Actively conduct outreach initiatives to engage underserved populations, build partnerships with local organizations, and ensure community members are aware of available support services.
• Use culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to foster trust, encourage participation, and promote long-term engagement in supportive programs.
• Design and deliver safe, engaging, and culturally responsive group sessions on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis to support individualized participant development.
• Collaborate with administrator, program director, caseworkers, pastors, counselors, officers, and other departments to ensure holistic, coordinated approach in supporting program participants.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback; report findings to program leadership and interdisciplinary staff, to enhance program effectiveness.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate collaborative efforts between agencies, service providers, and community stakeholders. Find opportunities for joint initiatives that enhance program outcomes.
• Recruit, engage, and coordinate volunteers to support program activities, outreach events, and participant needs. Foster a network of community allies and ensure seamless communication and cooperation to maximize available support systems for participants.
• Collaborate with case managers and program staff to find barriers to participation and implement targeted outreach efforts to re-engage individuals. Support consistent communication across departments to ensure participants stay connected to services and help prompt follow-up and intervention as needed.
• Use data to inform outreach planning and promote accountability in participant engagement.
• Help with residential community feedback by supporting Resident Councils and provide insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement of programming.
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army and the St. Louis VHP by treating every client/resident/participant and colleague with respect and dignity, without discrimination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in social work or counseling and veteran status is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have prior experience working with marginalized or transitional populations.
• Demonstrated experience in culturally competent practices and the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a proven background in community outreach.
• Experience working in trauma-informed care settings and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues is needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a TSA MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and have reliable, insured transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in social work or counseling and veteran status is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior experience working with marginalized or transitional populations.
• Demonstrated experience in culturally competent practices and the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a proven background in community outreach.
• Experience working in trauma-informed care settings and sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic issues is needed.

Skills

• Strong empathy, cultural sensitivity, and active listening skills, with a commitment to serving Veterans and other vulnerable or transitional populations.
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability in dynamic environments and across diverse participant needs.
• Confident in public speaking, group instruction, and leading community-based educational sessions.
• Outreach experience and bilingual communication skills are highly valued assets.

Benefits

Full-time 40 hours per week, exempt position with salary of $41,000 annually.

Pay

$41,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time 40 hours per week.