The Life Coach will manage a caseload of 12 young adults, providing 1
1 support, coaching, and modeling to improve engagement and plan for future goals. Key duties include meeting weekly to practice independent living skills like shopping, cooking, and budgeting, and ensuring residents maintain safe housing.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate's degree, preferably in human services or psychology, and must have a valid driver's license with a dependable vehicle and insurance. Experience working with at-risk youth or in housing services is preferred but not required.
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Job description
Life Coach Pay Range
$20 - $21.25/hr RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Young Adult Supported Living Life Coach to join our team in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Empower DCF-referred young adults (18–22) as they build independence, providing support, skills coaching, and real-world learning across Central and Western MA! RFK’s Young Adult Supported Living Program provides DCF-referred young adults, ages 18-22 years old, with individualized housing paired with case management and experiential learning for living independently located in the Central and Western regions of Massachusetts. The program aims to give 12 transition-aged youths not only the skills and knowledge to be successful in their transition to adulthood but to provide safe and supportive ways to practice and master these skills, with graduated levels of independence, self-initiation, and decision-making Who We Seek The Young Adult Supported Living Program (YASL) seeks a Life Coach (LC) that wants to make a difference in young people’s lives as they transition to adulthood. The life Coach reports to Program Director and assists in implementing the RFK- YASL Program. Life Coach can work with the youth of all cultures, ethnicities, and identities with respect. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills who enjoys coaching young people using a client-centered and strength-based model with a great deal of creativity. A passion for learning and helping others is a must. Life Coach will ensure that all young adults receive safe, stable housing, support, and connections to needed services and life skills training. Life Coach will carry a caseload of 12 young adults, from Intake to Discharge. LC will support residents in establishing and maintaining housing, program activities, procedures and policy, and any other community providers. Key Areas of Responsibility
To work as a cooperative team member and be a positive role model for participants.
Manage a caseload of 12 young adults in partnership with Case Manager
Providing 1:1 support, coaching, and modeling to support and improve engagement that is person centered with future-focused planning and goals.
Meet with young adults weekly or more as needed to plan, practice, and provide feedback on important independent living skills, including shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry, budgeting, and use of public transportation, among other things.
Help young adults develop supportive relationships and obtain/utilize community resources through development of healthy lifestyles and wellness practices.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Educational Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan With Generous Employer Match
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Ensure young adults are maintaining their apartments to meet health and safety standards.
Work in conjunction with the Case Manager to plan and implement “fun and functional” sessions focused on executive function and related skill development (e.g., planning, organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, time management, task initiation, problem-solving, using technology tools, etc.)
Communicate effectively with community providers, program participants, participant’s families, and any other relevant team members/providers.
Document progress and make recommendations for needed services when needed/appropriate.
Assist young adults in identifying and assessing immediate and long-term needs, including safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency.
Participate in treatment plans and diverse psycho-educational groups.
Participate in RFK meetings, training, and webinars, as well as RFK-YASL meetings and training as scheduled.
Serve as a positive role model consistent with agency guidelines regarding professionalism, boundaries, and ethical standards.
General Responsibilities
Preserves the integrity of the programs and agency
Demonstrates commitment to the RFK’s mission and vision
Supports overall growth of the program
Maintains positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and other related parties
Maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment
Participants in special projects as necessary
Attends all meetings and training as required
Key Qualifications
Associate level degree required, preferably in the field of human services, psychology, or related field
Experience working with youth in out-of-home placements
1-2 years’ experience working with at-risk youths and/or housing services preferred but not required.
Lived experience of housing insecurity/teen parenting/foster care preferred but not required.
High level of self-awareness and ability to work effectively with, and relate to, diverse populations
Must have driver's license and a dependable vehicle and current insurance
Must be able to pass a background check, CORI
Bi-lingual is a plus
Shift
Fulltime 40 hrs./week, mostly 9am-5pm each day. Occasionally the program requires a weekend or a night to accommodate individual participant needs or a scheduled event.
On call responsibility but rare and mostly phone triage
Pay Range
$20.00 - $21.25
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience. How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. Why You’ll Love Us In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off
Holiday Pay
Educational Assistance
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan with generous employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program To apply for this position please click on → Young Adult Supported Living Vocational Aide/ Life Coach [https://www.rfkcommunity.org/all-job-opportunities?gnk=job&gni=8a7883ac8675ef0a018698b0e1c746eb&gns=Company+Website]. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA
