Life Skills Coach Job at Phipps Co, New York, NY

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  • Phipps Co
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About Phipps Neighborhoods Phipps Neighborhoods, the social service affiliate of Phipps Houses, has been a catalyst for community growth and empowerment for over 50 years. Our mission is focused on creating safe, inclusive spaces where community members can access education, career opportunities, and economic pathways. Serving approximately 14,000 New Yorkers annually, we address barriers to educational achievement, economic security, and career stability through three key program areas: Education and School-Day Programs: Offering pre-kindergarten services, community schools, after-school programs, and college access counseling. Sector-Focused Training and Employment Placement Pathways: Providing specialized training, employment placement pathways, Summer Youth Employment, Work Learning Grow initiatives, and aiding residents in accessing new employment opportunities. Community & Economic Empowerment Services: Enabling community progress through community centers, resident services, food access, financial literacy programs, and support accessing benefits and wellness services. We collaborate with government, corporate, and philanthropic partners to effect significant and lasting social change, fostering thriving communities. Position Overview The Life Coach at Lee Goodwin Residence provides comprehensive case management, outreach, and counseling to the residents at our supportive housing facility for young adults aging out of foster care between the ages of 18-28 year olds. The Life Skills Coach will provide referrals to education and career programs such as HSE, Vocational Training, Employment, and Internships, as well as Substance Abuse Treatment, and Mental Health Services. Salary: $55,000 to $58,000 (base salary commensurate with education, training and related work experience) Responsibilities Conduct a comprehensive intake assessment for all new residents and review the agency’s policies and procedures with them. Develop treatment plan for all residents. Monitor clients’ emotional, social, and physical well-being, as well as their progress. Maintain concise and accurate resident files in Salesforce database. Monitor residents’ medication. Provide residents with necessary referrals, including emergencies such as hospitalization, detox, etc. Inform residents about on‑site, agency, and community resources that are available to them. Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions and represent the agency at assigned meetings and conferences. Input data in Salesforce and Maven databases. Attend professional development trainings, supervision meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings. Provide monthly statistical reports on time and accurately. Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and the development and improvement of team performance. Assist residents in planning, prioritizing, long‑term goals, and short‑term goals. Maintain and oversee documentation of case files for compliance with regulatory agency. Qualifications Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services or related field with two to five years experience. Previous experience in the following areas: mental illness, substance abuse, housing, health, entitlements, workforce, and formerly incarcerated. Qualified candidate must have a strong understanding of the developmental needs of young adults, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity, and knowledge of and commitment to working from a strength‑based perspective. Applicant must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong computer skills. Bi‑lingual (Spanish) a plus. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Internship, Local area, Work visa

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