Youth Life Skills & Empowerment Coach

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Houses and Affiliates seeks a Life Skills Coach for the Lee Goodwin Residence in New York. The role provides comprehensive case management, outreach, and counseling to residents aged 18–28 who are aging out of foster care, with referrals to education, career programs, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, with experience in housing, health, and workforce services.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services or related field with two to five years experience preferred. Associate's Degree in related field is required.
• Previous experience in mental illness, substance abuse, housing, health, entitlements, workforce, and formerly incarcerated.
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of young adults, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity, and commitment to strength-based practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive intake assessment for all new residents and develop treatment plans; monitor emotional, social and physical well-being.
• Maintain concise and accurate resident files in Salesforce.
• Monitor residents’ medication.
• Provide residents with referrals to education, career programs, and other services.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and trainings; represent the agency at meetings.
• Input data in Salesforce and Maven databases.
• Attend professional development trainings and supervision meetings.
• Provide monthly statistical reports on time and accurately.
• Work with staff to ensure quality service and improve team performance.
• Assist residents in planning, prioritizing, and pursuing long- and short-term goals.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Case management

Outreach

Counseling

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Social Work

Associate's Degree in related field required

Tools

Salesforce

Maven

Job description

Phipps Houses and Affiliates seeks a Life Skills Coach for the Lee Goodwin Residence in New York. The role provides comprehensive case management, outreach, and counseling to residents aged 18–28 who are aging out of foster care, with referrals to education, career programs, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, with experience in housing, health, and workforce services.