What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Coach position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Full-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: Life Coaches will be responsible for facilitating the program’s overall initiatives with regards to Street Outreach Worker and case management services and independent living and/or adult preparation life skills.
Position works closely with high-risk adults at risk of committing, and becoming victims of, violent crime to help reduce or stop the crime from occurring.
This position is also responsible for the direct supervision of staff to include training and is responsible to assign participants and provide participant satisfaction, while maintaining positive community relations to increase the number of referrals and assist with program development.
Availability: Flexible Schedule; may require evenings and weekends.
Must be comfortable working in the community and have extensive knowledge of Baltimore and neighborhoods.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with at-risk adults, youth and families
- Basic computer skills needed; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible hours; may include evenings and weekends
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics