About This Role
Helping young people successfully transition into adulthood is at the heart of this Life Coach role. The Life Coach empowers youth, fosters independence, and provides individualized guidance and support in areas such as education, employment, housing, financial literacy, and independent living skills. Through hands-on coaching, case management, and community engagement, this position helps young people overcome challenges, achieve personal goals, and build a foundation for long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized coaching, mentorship, and case management services to a caseload of approximately 18–25 youth
- Help youth develop essential independent living skills, including budgeting, problem-solving, and accessing community resources
- Support educational advancement by assisting with academic planning, identifying challenges, and coordinating appropriate resources
- Guide youth through employment readiness, career exploration, job searches, and interview preparation
- Assist youth in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing and navigating the transition to independent living
- Assess individual needs, develop action plans, and coordinate referrals to internal and external support services
- Provide guidance and support to youth and caregivers during challenging situations or times of crisis
- Conduct home visits, school visits, and community-based activities to monitor progress and provide ongoing support
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes, assessments, attendance records, and program documentation
- Collaborate with community partners, service providers, families, and other stakeholders to support youth development
- Transport youth to appointments, interviews, and program activities as needed
- Actively participate in program activities, staff meetings, training sessions, and occasional evening or weekend events
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, with relevant education or equivalent work experience in Social Work or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience working with youth
- Strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and documentation abilities
- Ability to assess individual needs, develop action plans, and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations with professionalism
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics, and HANDY's mission
- Flexibility to work a 40-hour schedule that may include evenings and weekends