Youth Transition Coach: Empower Futures Through Guidance

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace recognition (Chicago-Tr)

Comprehensive training & development

Job summary

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls seeks a Transition Coach to advocate, mentor, and guide young adults in residential programs. You will build therapeutic relationships, support goal planning, and provide individualized services under the Mercy Model of Care.

Join a Top Workplace recognized by the Chicago Tribune with strong training opportunities and a commitment to diversity. This is a full-time, 2nd-shift role based in Chicago, IL, with pay details provided by the program.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Associate's degree in behavioral or social science fields.
• CADC certification preferred.
• Experience with youth who faced adversity/trauma.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to drive a van.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Builds a therapeutic relationship with young adults and caregiving systems.
• Assists in planning and achieving goals across domains.
• Provides individualized services to meet youth needs.
• Coaches youth, teaches skills, guides social problem solving.
• Collaborates with Program Managers for referrals to services.
• Delivers different levels of coaching and participates in supervision.
• Engages in team meetings and treatment reviews.
• Maintains youth engagement with CPI de-escalation when needed.
• Ensures structure, safety, and supportive environment daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Experience with youth

CPI de-escalation knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral or social science

CADC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls seeks a Transition Coach to advocate, mentor, and guide young adults in residential programs. You will build therapeutic relationships, support goal planning, and provide individualized services under the Mercy Model of Care.

Join a Top Workplace recognized by the Chicago Tribune with strong training opportunities and a commitment to diversity. This is a full-time, 2nd-shift role based in Chicago, IL, with pay details provided by the program.