Life Skills Coach for Transition-Age Youth

ICL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑m

Paid time off

Mental health days

Employee wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Training and career development

Commuter benefits

Discount programs

Flexible spending plans

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Legal plans

Job summary

ICL is seeking a Life Skills Coordinator for the Specialized Children's Community Residence (CCR) for Transition-Age Youth (TAY), ages 16–21, with mental health and child welfare involvement. You will develop and deliver life skills programming to foster independence and community integration, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized coaching and community-based instruction.

The role emphasizes daily living, financial literacy, education, employment readiness, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with adolescents or young adults with behavioral health challenges.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (work eligibility).
• Onsite role at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn with local travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' daily living and independent living skills using observations.
• Develop individualized skills-training plans aligned with treatment goals.
• Teach activities of daily living: hygiene, meal prep, budgeting, time management, transportation.
• Provide hands-on coaching in community settings (grocery stores, banks, healthcare facilities, schools).
• Implement TIP principles to support goal setting and independence.
• Deliver financial literacy and money management education.
• Support vocational exploration and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and clinical staff.
• Document progress and outcomes per regulatory requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition to independent living.

Skills

Adolescent development

Community outreach

Life coaching

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Education, or related field

Job description

ICL is seeking a Life Skills Coordinator for the Specialized Children's Community Residence (CCR) for Transition-Age Youth (TAY), ages 16–21, with mental health and child welfare involvement. You will develop and deliver life skills programming to foster independence and community integration, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized coaching and community-based instruction.

The role emphasizes daily living, financial literacy, education, employment readiness, and