Life Skills Coordinator

The Salvation Army Family Haven Shelter located in St. Louis, MO, is looking for a Life Skills Coordinator. This individual is expected to support the Mission of The Salvation Army by motivating Veterans and other program participants with skills, practical tools and techniques needed to navigate daily life. The Life Skills Education Coordinator handles setting up community relationships that further promote health, education, housing stability, increased income, and well-being

This is a Full-time 40 hours per week, exempt position with salary a of $41,000 annually.

• Essential Functions
• Design and implement a comprehensive life skills educational curriculum tailored to the needs of the client population to ensure success with program services (e.g., individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, youth, families, etc.) at both Family Haven and Veteran’s Residence.
• Facilitate structured workshops and life skills classes that address key topics such as housing stability, employment readiness, mental health awareness, and financial literacy.
• Actively conduct outreach initiatives to engage underserved populations, build partnerships with local organizations, and ensure community members are aware of available support services. Use culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to foster trust, encourage participation, and promote long-term engagement in supportive programs.
• Design and deliver safe, engaging, and culturally responsive group sessions on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis to support individualized participant development.
• Collaborate with administrator, program director, caseworkers, pastors, counselors, officers, and other departments to ensure holistic, coordinated approach in supporting program participants.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback; report findings to program leadership and interdisciplinary staff, to enhance program effectiveness.
• Serve as a liaison to coordinate collaborative efforts between agencies, service providers, and community stakeholders. Find opportunities for joint initiatives that enhance program outcomes. Recruit, engage, and coordinate volunteers to support program activities, outreach events, and participant needs. Foster a network of community allies and ensure seamless communication and cooperation to maximize available support systems for participants.
• Actively collaborate with case managers and program staff to find barriers to participation and implement targeted outreach efforts to re-engage individuals. Support consistent communication across departments to ensure participants stay connected to services and help prompt follow-up and intervention as needed. Use data to inform outreach planning and promote accountability in participant engagement.