Life Coach

Gulf Coast JFCS; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 PTO days per year

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

403(b) savings plan with 25% match

Continuous training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community service organization in Florida seeks a Life Coach to support youth and young adults' transition to independence. The role requires building relationships, conducting assessments, and providing life-skills coaching. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and have experience with youth, particularly those dealing with trauma. Strong communication skills and familiarity with community resources are essential. This position offers a $45,000 salary and various benefits including PTO and insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and one year of experience working with youth.
• Experience working with youth or young adults coping with trauma and behavioral health issues.
• Detail and organizational skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with youth/young adults, guardians, and service providers.
• Provide life-skills teaching and hands-on coaching to support independent living goals.
• Maintain an active caseload and link youth to community support services.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Detail and organizational skills

Ability to work with youth

Crisis management abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Life Coach

Join Gulf Coast JFCS and pursue a role focused on maximizing the healthy transition of youth and young adults into adulthood.

What You Will Do

• Establish relationships with youth/young adults, guardians, and service providers.
• Conduct assessments, pre‑and post‑testing with youth/young adults.
• Identify, deliver, create, broker, and link needed supports across transition domains.
• Provide life‑skills teaching and hands‑on coaching to support independent living goals.
• Develop an independent living plan with specific goals and time frames.
• Maintain an active caseload and link youth/young adults to community support services.
• Transport youth/young adults to activities and services.
• Provide psychoeducational groups on life skill topics.
• Ensure concise and timely completion of paperwork and documentation.
• Provide secondary family support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• $45,000 salary
• 15 PTO days per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Healthcare concierge
• Financial wellness program
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Immediate eligibility for 403(b) savings plan with 25% match
• Supplementary accident, hospital indemnity, and specified disease insurance
• Paid life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, legal, and identity theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and one year of experience working with youth or relevant case management experience.
• Experience working with youth or young adults coping with trauma and behavioral health issues; homelessness experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of community organizations and resources.
• Must possess ability to operate Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail and organizational skills are critical.
• Ability to conduct formal and informal meetings.
• Must be available to handle crisis in person or by phone.
• Ability to reach, bend, crouch, and climb stairs while assisting with life skills in homes.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments at any time, season, or climate.
• Use of personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

Who We Are

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span human services, behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. GCJFCS offers field experience and direct client contact hours for Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internship programs. For license‑eligible candidates, we offer individual and group supervision at no cost.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior.

Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, or workers’ compensation status.

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