What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Professional Life Coach - On Call Weekdays position at LIF Inc?
LIF, Inc. (Love is Foundation) is looking for leaders with a desire to make a difference in the lives of ‘male’ adolescents. We don’t profess to be perfect, however we strive to be the best we can be and encourage our youth to always reach for excellence. If you have the ability to motivate youth and staff; have a strong sense of commitment to mental health; are an effective listener and leader and have good communications and interpersonal relationship skills, perhaps you should join the team of the LIF, Inc.
POSITION: LIFE COACH – Part-Time (PRN)
Hours Desired: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift
On Call 1st Shift - (Mon - Fri) 8:00am –4:00pm
On Call 2nd Shift - (Mon - Fri) 4:00pm –12:00am
On Call 3rd Shift - (Mon - Fri) 12:00am - 8:00am
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Help young men ( ages 13-18) find direction and reach their full potential
- Ability to empower youth and establish realistic plans to achieve individual goals
- Get to know each of the youth quickly, access their goals efficiently and formulate strategies to help meet their goals
- Utilize electronic data system to document and track services; (such as Daily Progress Notes and Critical Incident Reports)
- Utilize various strategies to encourage and motivate youth to meet their goals
- Dispense residents medications and properly document medications given
- Adhere to organization’s policies and procedures providing an environment of consistency
- Understand the importance of safety and how to prevent critical incidents
- Help to maintain a clean living environment at all times
- Teach youth appropriate life skills and help work through negative behaviors
- Transport youth to and from appointments and social events; safely and timely
- Build positive relationships with youth DAILY; goal of every day.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have graduated High School or completed GED
- Must have a current driver’s license (good driving record)
- Must pass a KBI and FBI background check
- Must be able to work with ‘male’ adolescents with behavior problems
- 2 or more years of experience working with male adolescents with behavioral type issues or continuing education in the field of Psychology, Social Work, or Criminal Justice preferred
