Sacramento Office Life Coach

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Pinegrove Growlers Amity Reentry Professional Sacramento, CA, US

Salary Range: $24.04 To $26.44 Hourly

About the Organization

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change. Through our grassroots policy advocacy, we are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system so that it is more just and equitable for all people. Learn more at: www.antirecidivism.org.

Position Summary

ARCis seeking a full-time non-exempt Life Coach. The Life Coach (LC) is responsible for assisting all members in the Sacramento office attain optimal quality of life. The LC will be part of the member services team and provide support and life skills training for formerly incarcerated members for both men and women. LC’s are responsible for assessing needs and making referrals where appropriate. It is a challenging position that requires a self-motivated multi-tasker with a strong case-management and/or residential services provision background. Criminal Justice background is an asset along with passion and commitment to social justice reform.

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with the Sacramento Director and member services team, work to create a comprehensive plan for each member including, but not limited to: employment, education, recreation, physical/mental health, spiritual growth, life skills, and/or any other activities to enhance the well-being of the member.
• Provide life coaching/case management services to members to ensure all goals/needs are being met and documentation is entered in the ARC database within 3 business days.
• Connect ARC members to essential reentry resources, including jobs, housing, personal development, addiction treatment, counseling, and education.
• Facilitate at least one evidence-based or support group weekly for ARC members.
• In collaboration with other staff, facilitate ARC orientation for new members and communicate expectation for the orientation phase.
• Document all group activities in database within 3 business days.
• Attend ARC staff meetings, case conferences, organizational gatherings, retreats, and conferences as requested.
• In collaboration with direct service staff, outreach (via phone calls, texts, emails, and/or Social Media) to members regarding upcoming ARC related events, activities, groups, opportunities, etc.
• Coordinate care and interventions with Sacramento Director and member services team when members are in need of additional support.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide in person groups as needed inside of Sacramento Youth Detention Facility.
• Assist in organizing women's events, meetings, training and retreats in collaboration with ARC’s women’s department.
• Assist and lead monthly member prosocial events in the community, collaborating with other staff for transportation, fliers, and event details for the engagement of members returning home from incarceration.
• And other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Formerly incarcerated and/or system-impacted individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• At least two years of experience and a demonstrated passion for working with people who have experienced incarceration.
• Substantial experience linking formerly incarcerated or underserved individuals to supportive services, including mental health interventions, addiction support, educational enrollment assistance, and vocational training preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the challenges people experiences after exiting the California juvenile and criminal justice systems.
• Familiarity with the landscape of reentry service providers across California supporting system-involved people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and collaboratively

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation and current California Driver’s License with valid registration and insurance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; drive; use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. (The employee must occasionally lift and/or move