Life Services Life Coach III

CareSource•Mobile, AL

4d•$49,050 - $78,570•Remote

About The Position

The Life Services Life Coach III provides one-on-one coaching and development for participants in the Life Services program 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.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Nonprofit Management or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
Four (4) years of social service delivery experience is required
A minimum of three (3) 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 PowerPoint
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
Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and verifiable insurance.
Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Administration, or non-profit Management is preferred
Coaching or other certification related to position is preferred. Examples of licensure or certification can include but not limited to social work, chemical dependency, workforce development, re-entry, IDD, mental/behavioral health.
Training/Working with population in poverty certification is preferred

Responsibilities

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 endure 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
Required to carry the minimum caseload set by supervisor
Required to complete additional tasks and projects such a data reporting, data analysis, trend analysis, etc.
Perform any other job duties as requested