Life Coach

Overview

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Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in an organizational culture that provides local programs and staff with autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet the needs of the community. Camelot is not a top-heavy organization and trusts local leadership with corporate guidance, support, and resources to deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to program participants, including participating as a member of the wraparound team, delivering youth development activities, and supporting assessments, service planning, linking and coordinating community resources, and all program components (e.g., field trips, community projects, employment activities, health education).
• Conduct Independent Living Life Skills Assessments for eligible program youth.
• Conduct Aftercare / Transitional Services Needs Assessments.
• Develop an Individualized Life Plan and life skills education plan for each youth.
• Arrange and provide groups, field trips, community projects, special events, and other opportunities.
• Track grant-required outcomes and report on them every 6 months.
• Provide targeted Aftercare services for individuals over 18 who are receiving follow-up services.
• Maintain program documentation on assessments, training, and services specific to the youth; maintain files, youth applications, assessments, and life skills education plans; conduct ILP reviews / staffings in the absence of the Director of Independent Living.
• Provide life skills coaching and support, including activities such as budgeting, housing search, and job applications.

Benefits

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social / human services; Master's degree is a plus; Minimum 1 year experience in child welfare and human services; knowledge & experience with ESE youth and Independent Living preferred. Ability to work flexible hours. The program's general operation hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm with weekends, as needed. Position is a 40-hour work week with hours varying on client needs and with weekly productivity expectations.

Additional information

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