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Impact Living Services

Life Skills Coach

Career Insights for Youth Counselor / Worker

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$40,403 / year median in Virginia

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Seeking motivated employees in the Human Services field. Looking specifically for individuals interested in working evening hours (7-11pm) and weekends .
Education and Experience:
The Life Skills Coach must be 21 years of age or older and meet one of the following requirements. A baccalaureate degree in any field or currently working toward a baccalaureate degree. A high school diploma or equivalency and one year experience working with / mentoring youth or adults.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be knowledgeable of the effects of abuse/neglect on development for youth and be able to work effectively with socially or emotionally maladjusted youth. Must possess above average listening skills, verbal / written communication skills, and organizational skills. Must be successful at motivating others to look introspectively, outline options, and guide others with step-by-step instructions to reach specified goals.
Duties and responsibilities:
Main responsibility is the completion of curfew checks for clients in the program. Will be responsible for entering the client's apartment at the assigned time to ensure the client's compliance with curfew, cleanliness, and other program requirements. Providing transportation for education, employment, appointments and social outings as requested. Creating casual environments one on one or with peers that lead to developed trust. Developing relationships and building trust through recreational, tutoring, and mentoring activities. Providing life skills instruction in regular meetings and trainings, through resources such as the CASEY Life Skills Assessment, the Daily Living Skills Assessment, and the Life Centered Education curriculum. Preparing verbal and written reports documenting interactions with program youth for case manager. Collaborating closely with the caseworker, child-placing supervisor, and other involved parties in providing continuity of care. Supervising youth in independent living arrangements; Educating and counseling by guiding the youth and developing a supportive relationship that promotes the service plan Participating in other duties as assigned.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $21.00 per hour Application Question(s): Why are you interested in working with this population?
License/Certification:
Driver's License and clean driving record (Required)
Work Location:
In person