Senior Life Skills Coach

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Marienville (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is seeking a compassionate Senior Life Skills Coach to join our Marienville team. You will engage with clients daily, observe behaviors, and support activities that foster independence and personal growth.

We provide paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. The role emphasizes teamwork, client care, and safe crisis management within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar setting.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33/34, state and federal).
• Non-communicable disease physical exam required.
• Valid driver’s license from residence state.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Interact meaningfully with clients.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Supervise client movement and headcounts as needed.
• Process intakes and screen clients.
• Organize daily activity schedules and coordinate client activities.
• Facilitate and document psychoeducational groups and meetings.
• Support treatment team decisions and mentoring for staff.
• Assist with medication administration and maintain supplies.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Make an Impact Every Day

Senior Life Skills Coach

Abraxas Youth and Family Services, 165 Abraxas Rd., Marienville, PA 16239

Full-Time

$20.81 per hour

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Earning Potential? Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

• Interacts meaningfully with clients.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Provides effectivepeoplesecurity (headcounts, room checks, client movement, etc.)
• Processes intakes and screen clients.
• Implements daily activity schedule - structures and coordinates client activities (i.e.family night, recreation, etc.)
• Facilitates and documents various psychoeducational groups/meetings (i.e.theme groups, D&A education seminars,processand procedure meetings, etc.)
• Facilitates the decision-making process.
• Aids in mentoring/orientating the LSWII's.
• Supervises self-administration of medication.
• Ensures that the treatment unit has adequate supplies (i.e.toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning supplies, etc.)
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and missions and promotes the Seven Key Principles of Care.
• Demonstratesappropriate useof Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience working in a similar setting.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State and child clearances and FBI.
• Non-communicable disease physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

• Varied Shift

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.