Job Description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for a talented Life Skills Coach  who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact:

Assist in the coordination of direct services for youth most at-risk who are in residential and aftercare services at facility. Responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring and facilitating of an Aftercare Youth Support Group for program youth. This is a direct care position.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and prepare weekly group plans and activities for youth in residential services at the facility.
• Facilitate Aftercare Youth Support Group for youth to connect youth with educational, career, job, social, relational, other life skills and community resources.
• Work with the Outreach Coordinator, as part of the Street Outreach Team, to connect with and provide services to runaway, homeless and street youth out in the community.
• Monitor and maintain all requested and required documentation.
• Work with staff and counselors to ensure communication regarding youth, is maintained and maximum benefits to youth are achieved.
• Interact with respective school district personnel and community partners to maintain communication regarding the coordination of services for youth in the Aftercare Youth Support Group.
• Participate in discharge and service planning with youth and parents.
• Work with volunteers to insure appropriate mentoring and tutoring.
• Enforce all program and agency rules, policies and provisions.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours and must be flexible.

Education:

High school diploma required. Post-secondary education preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of one year experience working with at-risk youth 10-17 years of age.

Skills:

• Must have good organizational, verbal and written skills.
• Dependability, discretion and good judgment are essential.
• Must have computer skills, must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients.
• Life skills training preferred.

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service populations’ cultural and socio-economic characteristics and needs

Principle Accountabilities:

• Reports to the Manager
• Team player with co-workers, administrators, and community partners.
• Accurate, complete, and timely submission of required reports.
• Innovative and cost-effective provision of educational program.
• Delivery of appropriate life skills and academic studies.
• Adherence to agency policy and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.  Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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