Brooklyn Community Services · 2 weeks ago
Life Skills Coach - 3rd Ave Women's Shelter
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yr
2+ years expBrooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non-sectarian social services agencies, committed to a broad and diverse range of services. The Life Skills Coach helps individuals develop practical abilities and overcome obstacles to achieve personal and professional goals, providing support for emotional regulation and career transitions.
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Responsibilities
Work directly with residents to enhance their daily living skills (i.e. includes but not limited to budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking meals independently, apartment organization/maintenance, entitlement support, personal hygiene, safely accessing public transportation, scheduling and attending appointments on time, etc.)
Meet will all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of once per week and/or as instructed by Program Director
Facilitate groups weekly to assist residents with acclimating to independent living environment (i.e. medication management, substance abuse education, anger management, budgeting, employment preparation, cooking skills group, discount shopping/couponing, game night, etc.)
Coordinate client social events and create monthly calendar
Work in collaboration with case managers to aid consumers with achieving all goals identified in their Individualized Treatment Plan
Facilitate individual counseling session as applicable (i.e. mental health/substance abuse support, ADL skills development, stress management, etc.) and document all sessions in progress notes within 24 hours
Provide crisis intervention services and complete all incident reports in accordance with DOHMH standards
Provide case management coverage in the event of program vacancies to preserve the quality of care of all residents
Escort clients to appointments as instructed by Program Director (i.e. medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room, etc.)
Assist residents with navigating involvement in the child welfare and criminal justice system (i.e. accompany clients to court appointments as needed, referrals to legal aid services, etc.)
Refer and connect program residents to community resources to enhance their overall health and social support networks (i.e. youth social clubs, physical fitness centers, farmers market, etc.)
Encouraged tenants to participate in recreational events in the community to increase consumer socialization skills
Work with the social service team to ensure residents provide all necessary documentation to recertify apartment units and collaborate with property management to navigate all tenant apartment needs and repairs
Collaborate with property management to navigate all client apartment needs and repairs
Aid with coordinating resident move-ins and move-outs
Attend all meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, and case conferences as assigned and required
Provide support to community residents and church social programs
Complete all other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of two years of experience with homeless youth living in supported housing
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, time-management, and technical skills to help young people make progress toward their goals
Must have a propensity and willingness to learn, persevere, and think outside the box
Ability to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, youth development lens
Ability to relate to young people, engage them in conversation, and provide support and encouragement
Ability to form collaborative, working relationships with parents/families, school and agency staff
Consistent and reliable
Values and promotes diversity
Carries a belief that change is possible
Able to maintain healthy boundaries
Able to remain calm during moments of tension and stress
Ability to troubleshoot, advocate, and navigate obstacles where there is not always a clear-cut pathway
Open to learning how to use and interpret data to inform decision-making
Ability to collaborate in team settings and build relationships with external partners
Ability to use trauma-informed techniques
Knowledgeable about community resources and services
Position requires direct face-to face-contact with consumers and the general public on an ongoing basis
Company
Brooklyn Community Services
Vision: Brooklyn Community Services envisions One Brooklyn Community where everyone can realize their full potential.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jodi Querbach
Chief Operating Officer
Luke Feldman
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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