School-Based Life Skills Coach

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance packages

Paid time off and holidays

401K with matching contributions

Bi-lingual bonus

Support from Clinical Leaders

Leadership advancement opportunities

Internship opportunities for Master’s

Job summary

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. in Greencastle, IN seeks a School-Based Life Skills Specialist to work with school‑aged students, providing life skills education and behavioral support during the school day and beyond.

You will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to promote social and emotional development, maintain progress records, and connect students with community resources. A degree in a human services field is required; varied experience also considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or related field is required or
• Associate's degree in human services or related field and 2 years direct care experience in social services, behavioral health, school-based, etc.; or
• High school graduate or GED and four (4) years direct care experience in social services, behavioral health, school-based, etc.
• Two years' of post-bachelors work experience in mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life skills interventions and strategies on communication, self-management, decision-making, conflict resolution, and self-regulation.
• Provide individual and family sessions to support students in developing essential life skills.
• Work with students during the school day; before/after school and evenings may be used to support students and families at school or home.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school administrators to identify and address student needs.
• Maintain records of student progress and outcomes in an electronic health record.
• Liaise between schools, families, and community resources to connect students with additional support services.
• Schedule and location of services may vary during school break times.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment that fosters student growth and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Counseling basics

Collaboration with educators

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Mental Health / Psychology / Sociology

Associate's degree in human services + 2 years direct care experience

High school diploma or GED + 4 years direct care experience

Two years post-bachelors work experience in mental health preferred

Job description

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. in Greencastle, IN seeks a School-Based Life Skills Specialist to work with school‑aged students, providing life skills education and behavioral support during the school day and beyond.

You will collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families to promote social and emotional development, maintain progress records, and connect students with community resources. A degree in a human services field is required; varied experience also considered.