Special Needs Life Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top-heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.

The role of the Life Coach is to support the planning, preparation and development of competencies for youth from age 15 to 25 who are or already transitioned out of foster care.  They are youth and young adults who have experienced trauma and have behavioral health issues.  We also serve youth in protective supervision and/or relative caregiver placement but are still in need of assistance to achieve self-sufficiency. Provide direct services to program participants including but not limited to: participate as a member of the wraparound team, provide youth development activities, assessments, service planning, linking & coordinating community resources and all program components (i.e. field trips, community projects, employment activities, health education, etc.)

• Conduct Independent Living Life Skills Assessments for eligible program youth 
• Conduct Aftercare/Transitional Services Needs Assessments
• Develop an Individualized Life Plan and life skills education plan for each youth
• Arrange and provide groups, field trips, community projects, special events and other opportunities
• Track grant required outcomes and report on them every 6 months. 
• Provide targeted Aftercare services for over 18-year olds who are receiving follow-up services
• Maintain program documentation on assessments, training and services specific to the youth
• Maintain files, youth applications, assessments and life skills education plans Conduct ILP Reviews/ Staffings in the absence of the Director of Independent Living
• Provide like skills coaching and support to youth in the program, as well as provide life skill activities (i.e. setting up a back account, finding housing, applying for a job, etc.)

We invest in you!

• Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time benefits
• Tuition and CEU reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products

Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social/human services; Master’s degree is a plus; Minimum 1 year experience in child welfare and human services; knowledge & experience with ESE youth and Independent Living preferred.  Ability to work flexible hours.  Program’s general operation hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm with weekends, as needed.   Position is a 40-hour work week with hours varying on client needs and with weekly productivity expectations.

We invest in you!

• Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• 401K Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time benefits
• Tuition and CEU reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products

Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.

Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

All positions require screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.