Life Coach Atlanta, GA

Life Coach job at Chris 180. Atlanta, GA. Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing guidance, education and support to young people in determining the course of their life course and to plan goals regarding education, vocation, living situation as well as other life skills.

This position provides case management for the residents and the primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide positive role-modeling to consumers
  • Promote self‑esteem
  • Promote healthy boundaries
  • Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among young adults
  • Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, personal safety)
  • Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision making
  • Teach and reinforce professionalism in work tasks and employment
• Assessing consumers' history of trauma, strengths and needs.
  • Develop and monitor Individualized Service Plans
  • Create plan and track strengths and needs
• Coordinating Services and Collaboration
  • Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well‑being, education, mental health, employment and future planning needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools, etc.)
  • Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers.
• • Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumers
  • Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
  • Monitor the provision of services provided
• Specific services to consumers
  • Meet with consumers weekly
  • Evaluate individual progress and communicate with consumers and other stakeholders
  • Transport residents to and from service‑related activities
  • Facilitate life skill activities (ex. conflict resolution, anger management, medication management, tutoring) to improve skills needed to live independently
  • Providing emotional support in managing daily life
  • Communicate with resident advisors, program management, and/or therapist regarding services and needs of residents
  • Aid in supporting clients while in The Spot i.e. laundry, hot meals, computer lab
  • Audit charts as assigned
  • Maintain and record receipts
• Documentation Requirements
  • Provide client updates in Case Notes
  • Complete Incident Reports as needed prior to shift ending
  • Complete Monthly Summary Reports and Purposeful Visits in a timely fashion
  • Record in my Evolv portal within 48 hours of contact
  • Email monthly summaries to CSM and ILP coordinators by the 10th of month following reporting period
  • Ensure medical /dental /clinical appointments are scheduled on calendar
• Performance and Conduct
  • Maintain confidentiality of consumer information
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
  • Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics
  • Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code
  • Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders always
• Demonstrate customer service.
  • Always promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs
  • Work as a contributing and collaborative team member
  • Respond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashion
  • Answer telephone calls and emails accordingly
  • Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
• Maintain Personal Information and Training.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled
  • Attend and participate in required training as scheduled
  • Maintain required certifications
  • Review, understand and are responsible to program policies
  • Provide documents in a timely fashion to Human Resources
  • Report changes in status to HR as required by policy

• 3
  -5 years of experience working with young adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues
• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields such as social work, psychology, education counseling is preferred
• Experience in writing incident reports is a must.

Salary: $42k-47k

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