Life Skills Coach / Therapeutic Mentor

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants interested in a job opportunity with our agency will need to either email us at info@youthconnectva.com or call our main office at 540-488-5636 to schedule an interview.

Brief Job Summary:

The purpose of a Mentor/Life Skills Coach is to train, support and assist clients with the development and/or enhancement of skills leading towards meeting their personal goals and objectives. Individuals working in this role are required to provide behavioral health counseling, training, and direct support to address the functional/daily or social skills for youth with developmental disabilities, substance abuse history and/or emotional or behavioral challenges. There is a wide range of settings in which a Life Skills Coach may provide these types of services. As a Mentor/Life Skills Coach, you will inspire hope and empower the lives of the individuals that you are assigned to work with.

Typically Reports To:

Program Supervisor

Pay Range:

Hourly: $20.00 - $50.00

Qualifications:

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Must possess excellent note-taking and writing skills

· Must be a team player and have good communication and organizational skills

· Knowledge of and ability to assess human growth and development, and principles associated with the wraparound treatment process

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person