Life Skills Coach for Transition-Age Youth

Institute for Community Living Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 


Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Programs

Learning & Development Opportunities

Commuter Benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Institute for Community Living Inc. is seeking a Life Skills Coordinator in Brooklyn to develop and deliver life skills programs for Transition-Age Youth (16-21) with mental health and child welfare involvement.

You will provide individualized coaching, community-based instruction, and skills development focused on daily living and independence. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to prepare youth for adulthood, employment readiness, and community integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years working with adolescents/young adults with behavioral health challenges.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally.
• CFLE or CPRP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' daily living, adaptive, and independent living skills.
• Develop individualized skill-training plans aligned with person-centered goals.
• Teach daily living activities: hygiene, budgeting, cooking, budgeting, time management, transportation.
• Provide hands-on coaching in community settings like stores, banks, healthcare facilities, schools.
• Collaborate with treatment team to reinforce skill development across settings.
• Document progress and outcomes in accordance with requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition to more independent living.

Skills

Life skills coaching

Community-based instruction

Behavioral health awareness

Education

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

Tools

Travel locally

Job description

Institute for Community Living Inc. is seeking a Life Skills Coordinator in Brooklyn to develop and deliver life skills programs for Transition-Age Youth (16-21) with mental health and child welfare involvement.

You will provide individualized coaching, community-based instruction, and skills development focused on daily living and independence. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to prepare youth for adulthood, employment readiness, and community integration.