Life Skills Coordinator

Benefits: $12,000 health benefit stipend (per year), 25 personal days, 5 paid volunteer days, paid holidays

The Life Skills Coordinator partners with young adults who have experienced foster care, out-of-home placement, Child Protective Services involvement, or Youth Justice involvement. Through a participant-led, strengths-based approach, this role helps young adults build the skills, connections, and confidence needed to achieve stability, pursue their goals, and thrive in adulthood.

Through a participant‑led, strengths-based approach, the Life Skills Coordinator partners with young adults as they identify goals, overcome barriers, and pursue greater stability in housing, education, employment, financial wellness, and overall well-being. This role provides individualized coaching, mentorship, advocacy, and resource navigation while fostering authentic relationships that encourage growth, resilience, and self‑sufficiency.

The Life Skills Coordinator serves as a trusted support person, helping participants navigate complex systems, access community resources, and develop practical life skills that promote long‑term success. In addition to direct participant support, this position helps cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community environment through management of the open pantry, facilitation of group activities and workshops, and engagement with community partners.

The ideal candidate believes in the potential of every young person, approaches challenges with empathy and curiosity, and is committed to walking alongside participants as they pursue their unique goals. This individual is adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about creating opportunities for young adults to achieve lasting independence and stability.

• Build authentic, trusting relationships with participants and provide individualized support through a strengths-based, participant‑led approach.
• Conduct assessments and collaborate with participants to develop personalized action plans that support their housing stability, personal growth, educational achievement, employment goals, and overall well‑being.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and life skills development in areas such as budgeting, financial literacy, household management, employment readiness, healthcare navigation, transportation, and community engagement.
• Support participants in identifying barriers, setting goals, and developing strategies to increase self‑sufficiency and long‑term stability.
• Assist participants with resource navigation and coordinate warm handoffs to community partners and service providers.
• Provide advocacy and support during challenging situations, including housing concerns, system navigation, and crisis response as appropriate.
• Document participant interactions, track progress toward goals, evaluate outcomes, and maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with organizational standards.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, landlords, employers, educational institutions, and service providers to strengthen supports available to participants.
• Attend meetings, resource fairs, community events, and participant‑centered case conferences as a representative of Heads Up and advocate for participant needs.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of social engagement opportunities, workshops, life skills programming, and special events that foster connection, belonging, and personal growth.

• Participate actively in team meetings, case consultations, and organizational planning efforts to ensure coordinated participant support and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate across programs to strengthen service delivery, identify emerging participant needs, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in youth development, trauma‑informed care, housing stability, foster care transition services, and community collaboration.
• Complete required training and pursue professional development opportunities as requested or approved by leadership.

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