Life Skills Coach

Serenity Mesa; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Mesa Recovery Center in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Life Coach to mentor residents and support their recovery goals. The role focuses on developing healthy routines, life skills, and personal accountability within a structured, compassionate program.

The position reports to the Program Manager, requires being 21+, passing a CYFD background check, and maintaining a clean driving record. Work hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11am to 11pm, with a commitment to teamwork and

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass CYFD fingerprint background screening.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day mentorship and support to residents participating in the program.
• Encourage residents in developing healthy habits, routines, and independent living skills.
• Model positive behavior, accountability, and healthy decision-making.
• Assist residents in setting and working toward personal, educational, and recovery-related goals.
• Monitor resident engagement and participation in program activities.
• Communicate observations, concerns, and resident progress with the clinical and program teams.
• Help reinforce program expectations, structure, and community standards.
• Support residents in navigating challenges and problem-solving in healthy ways.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as required by program policies and regulatory standards daily.

Job description

Reports to: Program Manager
FLSA: Full Time
Pay Rate: $16- $18 an hour

Position Currently Open:

Thursday - Saturday, 11am-11pm

Position Overview

Serenity Mesa Recovery Center is an adolescent sober living and recovery center in Albuquerque, NM, under the ownership and direction of Healing Addiction in our Community (HAC), a New Mexico non-profit corporation. Residents enter this program after completing drug rehabilitation and/or detoxification, for the purpose of ongoing recovery and transitional services. The Life Coach works directly with residents to provide mentorship, encouragement, and practical guidance as they work toward personal growth and recovery goals. This role supports residents in developing healthy routines, life skills, and personal accountability while reinforcing the structure, expectations, and values of the program. Life Coaches build supportive relationships with residents, helping them navigate challenges and recognize progress throughout their recovery journey.

• Provide day-to-day mentorship and support to residents participating in the program.
• Encourage residents in developing healthy habits, routines, and independent living skills.
• Model positive behavior, accountability, and healthy decision-making.
• Assist residents in setting and working toward personal, educational, and recovery-related goals.
• Monitor resident engagement and participation in program activities.
• Communicate observations, concerns, and resident progress with the clinical and program teams.
• Help reinforce program expectations, structure, and community standards.
• Support residents in navigating challenges and problem-solving in healthy ways.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation as required by program policies and regulatory standards daily.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be able to pass a CYFD fingerprint background screening
• Clean Driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience in recovery or experience working in substance use or behavioral health programs.
• Training or experience in mentorship, coaching, or supportive counseling
• Experience working with individuals in recovery, behavioral health, or youth development preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Understanding of recovery principles and supportive coaching techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Core Competencies

• Relationship building and mentorship
• Communication and active listening
• Accountability and role modeling
• Team collaboration
• Compassion and emotional intelligence

Work Environment & Expectations

This position operates within a supportive, recovery-oriented environment that values structure, accountability, and positive relationship building with residents. Staff must maintain clear and appropriate professional boundaries while providing mentorship and encouragement.

Employees are expected to support the organization’s use of the Nurtured Heart Approach, focusing on recognizing positive behaviors and reinforcing resident strengths. Staff must also apply CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) principles to respond to escalated situations using safe, calm, and trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.

The role requires professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to remain composed while supporting residents through behavioral or emotional challenges.

Work Environment

The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled residential facility. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may occasionally cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids and other conditions common to a residential environment.

I have read the job description for the position of Life Coach. I meet the essential requirements for this position and am capable of satisfactorily performing all the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.