Sierra Crossing Life Skills Coach I

Valley Teen Ranch; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Teen Ranch is seeking a Life Skills Coach I to support program participants in developing independent living skills within a structured housing environment. You will proactively identify, document, and address incidents while ensuring resident safety and continuity of care.

The role focuses on weekend welfare checks, youth guidance, and thorough documentation, with emphasis on trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Background check including DOJ/FBI and Child Abuse Index required; no child abuse record or allegations.
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular welfare and safety checks during weekend shifts.
• Identify and respond to minor and major incidents; document objectively.
• Complete timely incident reports per agency standards; escalate urgent concerns as needed.
• Communicate incidents and follow-up needs to weekday staff during shift handoffs.
• Support residents in practicing daily living skills, budgeting, hygiene, meal planning, and time management using trauma-informed approaches.
• Model healthy boundaries and pro-social decision-making; maintain a safe, clean living environment.
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and supervision as required.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

BA/BS degree or higher

12+ units + 100 hours youth experience

Counseling/vocational credential + 100 hours youth experience

1+ year group home / STRTPC experience

Job description

Job Summary

Life Skills Coach I works in collaboration with Case Managers to support program participants in developing independent living skills while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive housing environment. The primary responsibility is to proactively identify, address, and accurately document minor and major incidents and concerns of participants and/or the housing complex where they reside, ensuring resident safety, compliance, and continuity of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Weekend Priority: Incident Identification & Documentation

• Conduct regular welfare and safety checks of all units and common areas during weekend shifts.
• Identify and respond to minor incidents (e.g., conflicts, policy violations, maintenance concerns) and major incidents (e.g., safety threats, behavioral crises, property damage).
• Complete timely, objective, and through incident reports in accordance with agency and licensing standards.
• Escalate urgent concerns to on-call supervisors or emergency services as needed.
• Communicate incidents and follow-up needs clearly to weekday staff during shift handoff.

Lif Skills & Resident Support

• Support residents in practicing daily living skills, budgeting, hygiene, meal planning, conflict resolution, and time management.
• Encourage progress toward individualized goals and transition plans using trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches.
• Model positive behavior, healthy boundaries, and pro-social decision-making.

Community & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment.
• Uphold all program policies, leave, state regulations, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, and supervision

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Meets Valley Teen Ranch employment criteria, including one of the following:
• o BA/BS degree, or
• o 12+ units in relevant fields + 100 hours youth experience, or
• o Valid counseling/vocational credential + 100 hours youth experience, or
• o 1 + year group home/STRTPC experience
• o Must pass background check, including DOJ/FBI and Child Abuse Index
• o No child abuse record or allegation.
• Valid CA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Clear background check: VTR employment standards.

Preferred

• Experience with foster youth, transitional housing, or supportive serves.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused during crisis.

Work Schedule

• Primarily weekend shifts (e.g., Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday), with weekday scheduled based on employment status (Full-time or Part-time); flexibility for holidays or special programming as needed.