Life Skills Coach

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks an ACCES Pre-ETS Life Skills Coach to support students with disabilities and accommodation needs. The role emphasizes executive functioning, social interaction, and self-advocacy within campus settings, applying universal design and SMART goals.

Under the Program Manager, you will provide individualized coaching, run workshops, and maintain progress records to help students achieve personal and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Program Manager to align coaching efforts with program goals.
• Provide individualized coaching sessions to students based on their unique needs.
• Facilitate workshops and group sessions on life skills, work readiness, and social interaction topics.
• Develop coaching plans incorporating universal design principles for each student.
• Assist students in setting SMART goals for personal and academic growth.
• Utilize positive psychology and motivational interviewing techniques to empower students.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions and student progress.
• Regularly communicate with the program team to assess coaching effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Counseling/ coaching

Educational support

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.Primary Location:LAGUARDIA C. C.Bargaining Unit:YesUnder the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the ACCES Pre-ETS Life Skills Coach is responsible for working with students eligible for the ACCES Pre-Employment Program who identify as students with disabilities or who may require post-secondary accommodation needs. This role primarily focuses on addressing social and academic challenges related to social discomfort and work-based readiness skills, both in the classroom and across the campus environment.Key areas of emphasis include:Executive Functioning:Assisting students in effective studying techniquesTeaching organizational skills for paper writing, assignment tracking, and appointment managementGuiding students in planning for long-term assignmentsSocial Interaction:Supporting students in understanding their social interaction styleEncouraging participation in campus clubs if desiredFacilitating the formation of friendships on campus if desiredDeveloping group collaboration skillsSelf-Advocacy:Coaching students on how to seek assistanceEncouraging students to identify their needs and communicate them effectivelySelf-Regulation:Assisting students in adapting to changes in schedules or plansFostering problem-solving skillsProviding strategies to manage emotions, enabling continuous engagement in classes and coursework while pursuing personal objectivesThe coaching program employs the principles of universal design, employing SMART goals in conjunction with positive psychology and motivational interviewing techniques. The coaching process empowers clients to establish their own goals, allowing for personalized and impactful outcomes .Responsibilities:Collaborate closely with Program Manager to align coaching efforts with program goals.Provide individualized coaching sessions to students based on their unique needs.Facilitate workshops and group sessions to address various life skills, work readiness skills and social interaction topics.Develop coaching plans that incorporate universal design principles and are tailored to each student's requirements.Assist students in setting SMART goals that promote personal and academic growth.Utilize positive psychology and motivational interviewing techniques to empower students.Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions and student progress.Regularly communicate with the program team to assess the effectiveness of coaching strategies.Stay informed about best practices in executive functioning coaching and interventions for students on the Autism Spectrum and those with other executive functioning issues.Maintain accurate data for Autism Coordinator on session summary notes, referrals and activity logs for monthly report production.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or related field (Master's preferred).Experience working with individuals with disabilities.Familiarity with career services and career support initiatives.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Strong organizational abilities.Pay Range:Minimum - Maximum: $60,000-$65,000RFCUNY Benefits (link to https://www.rfcuny.org/RFWebsite )About the Research FoundationThe Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.