Life Coach

Mission Contribution:

To fulfill the mission of promoting continued student engagement in the Excel Center.

Function:

The Life Coach will promote continued student engagement in the Excel Center. He/she will have responsibility for a caseload of approximately 80-100 students. The Life Coach will facilitate the team relationship and meet individually with students to assist in overcoming barriers to each student’s educational progress. Through these problem-solving sessions, the Coach will suggest ways in which each student can overcome barriers and continue educational progress. Additional responsibilities include administering the intake process, assessing life experiences, determining educational tracks with instructional staff, and connecting students with supportive services to ensure success. The position will work with the instructional team and the CCR Team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to the Tennessee State Standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Leads the intake process to introduce the student to the school and begin outlining his/her educational goals.

· Evaluate students' academic histories and develop personalized graduation plans

· Collaborate with the College and Career Department to ensure students meet post-graduation requirements and are well-prepared for their future endeavors.

· Assists instructors in developing student’s individual learning plans based on intake assessment.

· Becomes part of a reliable alliance and is able to connect emotionally and socially with students as well as team members. Provides support and maintains open communication with instructors.

· Manages and monitors students’ learning experience to ensure student engagement and accomplishment of learning goals through individual and/or group meetings.

· Identifies and connects students to community resources to remove barriers and support academic and/or personal goals.

· Initiate and maintain contact with key community partners (community agencies, educational institutions and employers) to enhance the menu of support services provided to students.

· Work closely with leadership and instructional staff to support student success.

· Attending all team and professional development meetings.

Job Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required

· 2 years of experience in mentoring, counseling, advising, social work or related field.

· Experience working with high school age students in a non-traditional setting and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.

· Superior verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong meeting facilitation skills.

· Bi-lingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; ability to effectively navigate the Internet.

· Demonstrated ability to develop relationships at all levels and to relate to a diverse population.

· Requires occasional local travel/transporting individuals. Valid driver’s license, up-to-date auto insurance, and good driving record.

· Awareness of and ability to navigate through community resources.

· Ability to embrace change positively, strong planning and organizational skills, ability to work independently, self-manager.

· Outstanding role model for success.

· Must be able to pass required background screening including criminal background, abuse registry and felony, sex offender, and drug screen.

· Flexible to work within a 7AM -8PM work schedule. Weekends may be included.

· Ability to gather and analyze data for informed decision making.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:

· Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.

· Ability to work independently and manage time in a high-energy work environment.

· Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude; as well as a clean, neat appearance.