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Independent Living Coach

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2024 CLOSED ON 6/29/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Coach position at D.A. Blodgett - St. John's?

Position: Independent Living Plus Program Coach
Reports To: ILP Program Supervisor
Beginning Pay Range: $43,888.00-$46,082.00
Application Deadline: July 7th, 2024

About DABSJ:
D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:
The Independent Living Coach (ILC) will employ a strengths-based approach to support young people ages 18-21 exiting the foster care system. The ILC will provide one-on-one support, resources, and interventions to these emergent adults as they identify, and access critical basic needs and services related to their transition to independent living. Support will include individual and group coaching, assessment of youth independent living skills and knowledge, treatment planning and implementation, referrals to community resources, community advocacy, and more.

Would you like to help us
accomplish our mission as a ILP Coach?
Our ideal candidate must possess a minimum of an Associate degree in Human Services or minimum of 60 semester hours or 95 quarter hours in a related field of study. Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field preferred. Experience Requirements: one year of experience preferred working in child welfare, homeless youth services, or youth mental health services. Strong understanding of youth development factors. Basic computer skills. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Offered benefits and more:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
  • Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
  • 403B Retirement Opportunity.
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
  • Access to a robust training system.
  • DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
  • Reimbursement for trainings.
  • Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organization skills, financial planning, etc.
  • Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
  • Regular supervision.
  • Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
  • Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
  • Careers at DABSJ now take place at our brand new Dean Lake campus featuring: modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, purposeful spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology and, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, fitness area, and locker room.


DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertoget,her for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics as required by law.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.

Salary : $43,888 - $46,082

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