What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Coach position at MERS Goodwill?
Required Travel : 0%
Position Type : Salaried
Salary Range : $46,000.00 - $53,000.00
MERS / Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Life Coach to join our North County Excel Center team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.
If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree from an accredited Educational Institution in one of the following areas : Health Science, Clinical Research, Health Care, Corporate Wellness, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Counseling, or Social Work. Must be able to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and co-workers. One or more years experience in a related field, two years is preferred. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as computer literacy. Knowledge of Missouri's educational requirements to receive a high school diploma and experience writing clinical notes is strongly preferred. Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and independent transportation required.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
- Participate in recruiting and enrollment activities and events
- Assess student needs for and barriers to successful completion of the program
- Schedule students into classes aligned to their academic assessments, availability, transferred credits, and career goals
- Manage a caseload of 80-120 students by building strong rapport, maintaining professional boundaries, collaborating with community partners, and creating a positive school culture
- Maintain detailed, comprehensive records of all meetings, strategies, and identified barriers
- Monitor attendance and grades in collaboration with teachers to support student success
- Intervene and manage occasional student crises, altercations, and behaviors, including identifying appropriate resources and community social programs
- Work at least one day per week on a shifted schedule to be available for students in evening classes.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
MERS Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
MERS / MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.
Salary : $46,000 - $53,000
