About This Role
This Life Coach position focuses on supporting adult learners in their academic, professional, and personal development. The coach provides guidance, access to resources, and personalized support for individuals navigating their educational and career journeys within the Texas Works program.
Responsibilities
- Leverage social work background to address the unique needs of adult learners
- Implement the Life Coach Model for accessing community services and supports
- Provide on-site and virtual mental health support for adult learners
- Conduct regular meetings to understand and address learners' needs
- Act as a mentor, fostering a supportive environment and building strong relationships
- Support and train adult learners for success in a blended learning environment
- Guide learners in setting individual goals and academic plans
- Monitor academic performance, engagement, and communicate regularly
- Attend team meetings, contributing to educational guidance
- Provide essential communications for state testing, career fairs, and graduation needs
- Collaborate with instructional staff and PATH counselors to align academic and workforce goals
- Support learners in identifying long-term goals
- Connect learners to career pathways and higher education based on interests
- Collaborate with district experts and industry partners for job-related opportunities
- Provide post-graduation follow-up services at scheduled intervals
- Document all interactions in a uniform, detailed, and consistent manner
- Act as a liaison between the student and community resource providers (e.g., childcare, rental/living assistance, gas cards, food resources)
- Coordinate workshops and/or open-enrollment meetings with service providers for adult students
- Escalate methods of communication and contact to include home visits for students who are deviating from their support plan and/or having attendance-related concerns
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field
- Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or educational support roles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exhibits passion and excitement about working with students
- Empathetic and patient with the ability to build trust and rapport
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Proficient computer skills and comfort with technology
- Ability to travel between campuses as needed
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