Lead Life Coach - SC2 Violence Prevention & Outreach

Illinois Peace Project; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago seeks a SC2 Life Coach Supervisor to lead the life coach team, ensure quality service, and move high‑risk participants toward goals. Reports to Manager of Support Services and may participate in VP‑CST initiatives to provide trauma‑informed support.

The role requires 5+ years with high‑risk populations, supervision experience, and ability to coordinate with community partners, housing resources, and education/work programs. Some evenings/weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education or related field.
• Five years’ experience with high‑risk individuals or CVI preferred.
• Leadership experience supervising staff and coordinating service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day SC2 life coach operations and staff performance.
• Respond to crises and coordinate trauma‑informed interventions.
• Maintain data entry accuracy and documentation in Apricot/SmartCare.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to support participant goals.
• Attend VP‑CST team meetings and participate in trainings.

Skills

CVI experience

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Data entry / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling/related field

Bachelor's degree with 2 years clinical experience

High school diploma with 5 years clinical experience

Tools

Apricot database

SmartCare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago seeks a SC2 Life Coach Supervisor to lead the life coach team, ensure quality service, and move high‑risk participants toward goals. Reports to Manager of Support Services and may participate in VP‑CST initiatives to provide trauma‑informed support.

The role requires 5+ years with high‑risk populations, supervision experience, and ability to coordinate with community partners, housing resources, and education/work programs. Some evenings/weekends may be needed.