Reentry Life Coach & Wellness Facilitator

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) seeks a full-time Life Coach in Sacramento to support formerly incarcerated members with life skills, housing and employment referrals, and access to essential services. The LC will join the member services team and provide individualized coaching and group support, including in-person sessions at the Sacramento Youth Detention Facility.

Candidates should have a background in case management or residential services, with a passion for social justice and the

Qualifications

• Formerly incarcerated and/or system-impacted individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• At least two years of experience and a demonstrated passion for working with people who have experienced incarceration.
• Substantial experience linking formerly incarcerated or underserved individuals to supportive services, including mental health interventions, addiction support, educational enrollment assistance, and vocational training preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the challenges people experiences after exiting the California juvenile and criminal justice systems.
• Familiarity with the landscape of reentry service providers across California supporting system-involved people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Sacramento Director and member services team, work to create a comprehensive plan for each member including, but not limited to: employment, education, recreation, physical/mental health, spiritual growth, life skills, and/or any other activities to enhance the well-being of the member.
• Provide life coaching/case management services to members to ensure all goals/needs are being met and documentation is entered in the ARC database within 3 business days.
• Connect ARC members to essential reentry resources, including jobs, housing, personal development, addiction treatment, counseling, and education.
• Facilitate at least one evidence-based or support group weekly for ARC members.
• In collaboration with other staff, facilitate ARC orientation for new members and communicate expectation for the orientation phase.
• Document all group activities in database within 3 business days.
• Attend ARC staff meetings, case conferences, organizational gatherings, retreats, and conferences as requested.
• In collaboration with direct service staff, outreach (via phone calls, texts, emails, and/or Social Media) to members regarding upcoming ARC related events, activities, groups, opportunities, etc.
• Coordinate care and interventions with Sacramento Director and member services team when members are in need of additional support.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide in person groups as needed inside of Sacramento Youth Detention Facility.
• Assist in organizing women's events, meetings, training and retreats in collaboration with ARC’s women’s department.
• Assist and lead monthly member prosocial events in the community, collaborating with other staff for transportation, fliers, and event details for the engagement of members returning home from incarceration.
• And other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) seeks a full-time Life Coach in Sacramento to support formerly incarcerated members with life skills, housing and employment referrals, and access to essential services. The LC will join the member services team and provide individualized coaching and group support, including in-person sessions at the Sacramento Youth Detention Facility.

Candidates should have a background in case management or residential services, with a passion for social justice and the