Life Skills Coordinator-29531902

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

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
• Experience : Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adolescents or young adults with behavioral health challenges. Demonstrated experience teaching life skills, financial literacy, independent living skills, or community-based instruction.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally in the community, as required. Preferred certifications include Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) or Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP).
• Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Work Location Requirement: Onsite - Linden Blvd, Brooklyn ; frequent community-based activities and local travel required.

Compensation

Salary Range

• $26.4423 hr

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks
• Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits.

About the Role

The Life Skills Coordinator plays a critical role within the Specialized Children's Community Residence (CCR) for Transition-Age Youth (TAY), ages 16 to 21, who have mental health diagnoses and child welfare involvement. This position is responsible for developing and delivering life skills programming that prepares youth for successful adulthood, greater independence, and community integration. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Life Skills Coordinator provides individualized coaching, community-based instruction, and skills development focused on daily living, financial literacy, education, employment readiness, and self-advocacy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess residents' daily living, adaptive, and independent living skills using observation and standardized assessment tools.
• Develop and implement individualized skills-training plans aligned with person-centered treatment and service goals.
• Teach activities of daily living including personal hygiene, meal planning, cooking, laundry, household management, budgeting, banking, time management, and use of public transportation.
• Provide hands-on coaching and supervision in community settings such as grocery stores, banks, healthcare facilities, schools, workplaces, and community organizations.
• Implement Transition to Independence Process (TIP) principles to support goal setting, future planning, and increasing independence.
• Deliver financial literacy and money management education using approved curricula.
• Support residents with vocational exploration, job readiness, educational achievement, workforce training, and employment opportunities.
• Promote self-advocacy, decision-making, assertiveness, and youth-driven participation in services.
• Facilitate community engagement through recreational, volunteer, social, and citizenship activities.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Social Workers, Benefits Specialists, Peer Advocates, and clinical staff to reinforce skill development across settings.
• Document services, resident progress, barriers, and outcomes in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and assist residents in preparing for less restrictive and more independent living environments.
• Coordinate skill-building activities with treatment team members to ensure consistency with service plans.
• Partner with Peer Advocates to enhance youth engagement, motivation, and voice.
• Communicate regularly with the Program Director regarding resident progress, challenges, and program needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with transition-age youth involved in child welfare, mental health, or housing systems.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as the TIP Model and YAWORC.
• Certification as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) or Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP).
• Bilingual skills reflective of the population served.

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