Life Skills Coach

4 days ago

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States Marrakech Full time
Job Title: Life Skills Specialist

Marrakech is seeking a skilled Life Skills Specialist to provide individualized support to vulnerable youth, assisting them in achieving essential life skills and facilitating their transition to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Document all interactions, progress, and relevant activities according to program guidelines.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in working with vulnerable youth.
  • Conduct outreach efforts to encourage youth retention and participation in programs.
  • Review all referral information and youth history provided by DCF prior to working with the youth.
  • Develop relationships based on trust with each youth, serving as a positive and motivating force.
  • Maintain an annual caseload of no more than 8-10 youth.
  • Ensure the required documentation is completed as instructed.
  • Conduct a minimum of two face-to-face sessions per week with each youth, targeting 3-5 hours of direct engagement or structured activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Support youth in achieving goals related to education, employment, relationship-building, financial literacy, life skills development, and quality of life.
  • Work with each youth to have input into their service plans, goal development, and group activities.
  • Conduct a pre and post life skill assessment for each youth.
  • Organize and facilitate monthly Youth Advisory Board (YAB) meetings and events/activities.
  • Work closely with participants, families, and community partners to ensure a holistic approach to individual development.
  • Provide transportation for participants to and from program sites and community-based services as needed.
  • Engage youth in the communities where they reside as well as at the program site.
  • Provide feedback on youth participation, progress, and concerns for each youth in attendance.
  • Operate motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work-related duties.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Child and Adolescence Development, Psychology, or a related field with a minimum of three years of experience working with high-risk youth or other vulnerable populations is preferred.
  • A combination of education and related experience working with youth in DCF care will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Work Schedule:
  • M-F 10a-6p (40 FT)

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

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