Services Life Coach II- Northern Nevada

Life Services Life Coach II

The Life Services Life Coach II provides one-on-one coaching and development for participants in the Life Services program with a focus on complex populations as defined by member needs both urgent, immediate, and long term to prepare members for employment or education programs and assist them with social determinants of health (SDOH) needs.

• Complete required assessments by gathering information from the member
• Support a positive environment for the member by motivating, recognizing and engaging participants through proper communication and individualized practices
• Maintain required documentation in case management system and follow all e-manual instructions
• Research developments in the fields of workforce and career development for those in and working to get out of poverty
• Act as a liaison to social service agencies (SDOH), government agencies, employers, employment and education programs
• Advocate for Life Services participants to access resources
• Coordinate logistics for appointments as necessary
• Support development of Care Plan and monitoring and reporting on participant status
• Arrange and coordinate services with community leaders; partners to maximize utilization of available resources and support groups
• Work with CM to ensure Care Plan is carried out appropriately
• Regular travel to conduct member, provider and community-based visits as needed to ensure effective administration of the program
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Life Services best practices, as demonstrated via supervisor audits, successful goal setting and achievement, and skills assessments
• Required to carry the minimum caseload set by supervisor
• Apply coaching skills to complex populations (e.g., reentering citizens, SUD, SBH) through ongoing learning (e.g., attending multiple training courses) and sustained focus on a particular population
• Required to perform additional tasks and projects, such as support new hire onboarding, training, and mentoring when applicable
• Perform any other job duties as requested

• Associate's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Nonprofit Management or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services Administration, or non-profit Management is preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years of social service delivery experience is required
• A minimum of two (2) years of Life Services tenure or relatable experience is required
• Experience working with populations in poverty is required
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing is required

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated coaching and counseling skills
• Ability to influence and change individual behavior and assist individuals to achieve a high level of success and productiveness
• Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively develop, lead, inspire and motivate Life Services participants successfully navigate the "cliff effect"
• Ability to think analytically to identify qualitative or quantitative trends and take appropriate actions
• Demonstrated change management aptitude and ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Adaptable to a constantly changing environment
• Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
• Effective problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Sensitivity to and experience working with those in poverty
• Ability to separate personal from professional and to set boundaries with members
• Ability to work in compassionate, supportive and collaborative ways with members and community agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act in participant and company's best interests
• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Critical listening and thinking skills

• Coaching or other certification or licensure related to position is preferred. Examples of licensure or certification can include but…