Life Skills Coordinator-29531902

ICL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, VIsn

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Programs

Learning & Development opportunities

Additional perks including commuter,.

Job summary

ICL seeks a Life Skills Coordinator for its Specialized Children’s Community Residence (CCR) for Transition-Age Youth, ages 16 to 21, with mental health diagnoses and child welfare involvement. You will develop and deliver life skills programming to promote independence and community integration, working with a multidisciplinary team to coach residents in daily living, education, and employment readiness.

You will provide individualized coaching, conduct community-based instruction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed.
• Minimum of two years working with adolescents or young adults with behavioral health challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally; CFLE or CPRP preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Onsite location at Linden Blvd, Brooklyn; frequent community activities and local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' daily living and independent living skills using observation tools.
• Develop individualized skills-training plans aligned with treatment goals.
• Teach activities of daily living: hygiene, meal planning, cooking, laundry, budgeting, transit.
• Provide hands-on coaching in community settings: grocery stores, banks, clinics, schools.
• Implement TIP principles to support goal setting and independence.
• Deliver financial literacy and money management education.
• Support residents with vocational exploration, job readiness, and education.
• Promote self-advocacy and youth-driven participation in services.
• Coordinate with treatment team to ensure consistent skill-building across settings.
• Document progress and outcomes per program requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning for more independent living environments.
• Collaborate with Peer Advocates to enhance engagement.

Skills

Life skills instruction

Financial literacy

Independent living skills

Community-based instruction

Education

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

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
5. Work Location Requirement: Onsite - Linden Blvd, Brooklyn ; frequent community-based activities and local travel required.

Compensation

Salary Range

• $26.4423 hr

What We Offer

We provide competitive benefits, including:

• 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.