Life Skills Coach (Part-Time) - Fayette

BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES

Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job; it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, and so are our benefits:

Position Overview:

Provides life skills training designed to assist youth in gaining self-sufficiency and independence. Will maintain a case load of up to 10 youth who may reside with a host home provider or staff supportive housing. Will provide each youth with four hours each week of life skills instruction by way of one-on-one interactions, classroom settings and community activities. Will be required to participate in family team meetings, facilitate house meetings and administer pre- and post-testing. Will be required to travel, work shifts and complete logging and other reports as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Will provide each youth with four hours per week of life skills instruction by way of one-on one interaction, classroom settings and community activities. Seventy-five percent (75%) of instruction time per month must be practical hands-on instruction as opposed to classroom, worksheet, or online instruction. In addition, 10% of the instruction time must be done in a community setting. Will be expected to find community resources that can assist with enhancing the life skill development of youth placed in ILP.
• Attend family team meetings with the foster care worker, youth, and supportive adults.
• Prepare for and facilitate house meetings and life skills curriculum groups.
• Will be required to work shifts at the ILP staff supportive housing program.
• Will be required to complete pre/post-test and three/six-month post discharge follow up.
• Will work with youth in making progress towards goals outlined in their ILP and case service plan.
• Will be required to complete daily logging and weekly ILP curriculum reports.
• Will carry a caseload of up to 10 youth in ILP.
• Will be expected to travel.
• Will be required to work with youth placed with host home providers.
• Will be expected to attend team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment and mentoring.
• Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the Agency’s treatment philosophy.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.

Benefits:

• Generous All-Purpose Leave (APL)

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

About Holy Cross Services

Holy Cross Services (HCS) is a faith-based nonprofit grounded in Catholic and Judeo-Christian values. Since 1948, we have been committed to serving Michigan’s most vulnerable children, adults, and families with dignity, compassion, and excellence. Our mission is to bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy, and productive lives—regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs.

We are proud to be a trauma-informed, inclusive, and values-driven organization, guided by our core principles of Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Care, and Connection and our commitment to Justice, Advocacy, Dignity, Excellence, and Service (JADES).

Equal Opportunity

HCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any factor protected by law.

Faith-Based Commitment

As a Catholic/Judeo-Christian organization, our mission is deeply rooted in faith. However, we serve and employ people of all backgrounds and beliefs. While we don’t require staff to be Catholic, we do ask that all employees respect and support our mission, values, and faith-based foundation in their professional roles. Religious participation is never a condition of service or employment.

We welcome your application if you share our passion for service and meet the minimum job qualifications—even if you don’t meet every preferred

• Minimum of an associate degree in a human services field of study \
  • OR
• Minimum 60 semester hours
  • OR
• 95-quarter hours toward human services field of study. Preferred bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study or a minimum of 90 semester hours in a human services field of study and 1 year directly related experience
  • OR
• 60 semester hours and 2 years directly related experience.
• Able to meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
• Valid and current Driver’s License

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