Community Peacekeeper & Life Coach (FLIP Program)

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is seeking a Life Coach I to work with high-risk community members, helping them navigate challenges related to past involvement with the criminal justice system and to build healthier, more stable life paths.

You will provide direct support, coordinate intake, monitor goals, document progress, and connect participants with housing, transportation, and service resources while modeling prosocial behavior and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred in a human services field.
• Two years of experience with high-risk individuals, preferably in CVI.
• Willingness to respond to crises at any time.
• Knowledge of Chicago neighborhoods and drivers of violence.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive relationships with participants through a trauma-informed approach.
• Coordinate intake and monitor participant goals.
• Document progress and attendance in the database.
• Provide transportation assistance to services and court appearances.
• Respond to crises impacting participant safety and stability.
• Facilitate coordination between participants, families, and service providers.

Skills

Crisis response

Community engagement

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is seeking a Life Coach I to work with high-risk community members, helping them navigate challenges related to past involvement with the criminal justice system and to build healthier, more stable life paths.

You will provide direct support, coordinate intake, monitor goals, document progress, and connect participants with housing, transportation, and service resources while modeling prosocial behavior and confidentiality.