Youth Independent Living Coach — Build Skills & Confidence

Samaritas; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Lansing, MI is hiring an Independent Living Coach to support young men in their transition to independent adulthood. You will provide life skills training, mentorship, and individualized coaching to help youth build practical skills and confidence.

The role focuses on budgeting, housing stability, education and employment readiness, with frequent collaboration with case managers and community partners. Some evenings and field work are possible.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of at least 60 semester hours or 95 quarter hours in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized life skills education and mentoring to youth in the Independent Living Program.
• Teach budgeting, meal preparation, household management, time management and other daily living skills.
• Assist youth in developing communication, decision-making and self-advocacy abilities.

Skills

Life skills education

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Samaritas in Lansing, MI is hiring an Independent Living Coach to support young men in their transition to independent adulthood. You will provide life skills training, mentorship, and individualized coaching to help youth build practical skills and confidence.

The role focuses on budgeting, housing stability, education and employment readiness, with frequent collaboration with case managers and community partners. Some evenings and field work are possible.