Youth Therapeutic Skills Coach

YOUTH ELEVATION LLC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Elevation LLC in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Therapeutic Skill Builder to help youth develop essential life skills in home, community, and school settings. You will implement treatment plans, teach coping strategies, and model positive behavior.

Join a team that prioritizes trauma-informed care, strong communication, and collaborative care with families and clinicians to ensure continuity of support for every client.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with children, adolescents, or individuals with behavioral health needs.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and youth development principles.
• Excellent communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building trusting relationships with youth.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapeutic skill-building sessions to youth clients in home, community, and school settings
• Implement treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to support behavioral and emotional growth
• Teach coping strategies, social skills, and self-regulation techniques to children and adolescents
• Document session progress, client goals, and behavioral observations in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care
• Model positive behavior and serve as a role model for youth clients
• Monitor and report changes in client behavior or safety concerns to supervising clinicians

Skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Youth Elevation LLC in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Therapeutic Skill Builder to help youth develop essential life skills in home, community, and school settings. You will implement treatment plans, teach coping strategies, and model positive behavior.

Join a team that prioritizes trauma-informed care, strong communication, and collaborative care with families and clinicians to ensure continuity of support for every client.