Life Coach at MERS Goodwill Saint Louis, MO

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual and family medical benefits

PTO Accrual

Flexible Schedules

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic Life Coach to join the St Louis Excel Center team. This position supports the mission of changing lives through work and requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in student assessment and scheduling.

The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of students, ensuring their success while embodying the values of diversity, integrity, and professionalism. The role offers full-time medical benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in a related field, two years preferred.
• Valid driver's license and independent transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students and assess their needs for program completion.
• Schedule students according to academic assessments and career goals.
• Manage a caseload of 80-120 students.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of Missouri educational requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Human Services

Job description

Required Travel: 0% Position Type: Salaried Hourly Rate: [[payRate]] Bonus Potential: [[custBonusPay]] MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Life Coach to join our St Louis Excel Center team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, 'Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!' and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility. If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Educational Institution in one of the following areas: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Human Services, or other related field.
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and co-workers between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• One or more years' experience in a related field, two years is preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Missouri educational requirements to receive a high school diploma and experience writing clinical notes is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and independent transportation required.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in recruiting and enrollment activities and events.
• Assess student needs for, and barriers to, successful completion of the program.
• Schedule students into classes aligned to their academic assessments, availability, transferred credits, and career goals.
• Manage a case load of 80-120 students by building strong rapport, maintaining professional boundaries, collaborating with community partners, and creating a positive school culture.
• Maintain detailed, comprehensive records of all meetings, strategies, and identified barriers.
• Monitor attendance and grades in collaboration with teachers to support student success.
• Intervene and manage occasional student crises, altercations, and behaviors, including identifying appropriate resources and community social programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 12 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Career Growth Opportunities.

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor. MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.