Life Skills Coach

Mansfield Hall•Burlington, VT

2d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach (LSC) provides direct support to Mansfield Hall students in managing day-to-day life skills and building the life skills necessary for independence. The LSC develops relationships with students to provide them with appropriate and supportive mentorship, coaching, and feedback. Like all Mansfield Hall employees, Life Skills Coaches should embody the mission, values, philosophy, and approach of the organization.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.
At least one year of direct experience in academic tutoring, coaching, or supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Strong ability to build professional relationships with students, families, and campus partners.
Experience in supporting academic growth in a higher education environment.
Proven success working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Ability to develop strong professional relationships with students.
Demonstrated ability to support others in working toward their personal goals.
Proven success working independently as well as within a team setting.
Ability to positively impact our fun and inclusive work and living environment.

Responsibilities

Assist students in learning independent life skills, including but not limited to cleaning, hygiene, budgeting, bill paying, grocery shopping, and time management, while documenting observations and progress.
Conduct individual and small-group sessions and workshops to support the growth of independent living skills for students.
Support the Director of Student Life and team in all aspects of case management, including planning, implementing, and evaluating student goals and staff-supported skills.
Update the Director of Student Life weekly on student plans.
Utilize campus and community resources to promote learning and skill building.
Provide direct care coverage in support of student life and academic departments.
Participate in scheduled meetings, including weekly team review meetings and Staff and Community Meetings.
Support students with medication management.
Review all pre-arrival paperwork with the Director of Student Life.
Promote a safe and comfortable living environment for students.
Engage in Collaborative Problem Solving with students when their actions and our expectations are not in alignment.
Encourage and guide students to engage in activities/social groups outside of the Mansfield Hall community.
Develop and implement best-practice strategies for working with students.
Perform other duties not specified, but essential to the functioning of the Mansfield Hall program.
In performing their job responsibilities, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Mansfield Hall’s commitment to a supportive and encouraging living and learning environment. This includes effective and respectful interaction with co-workers and students alike.