TexasWorks - Life Coach (Houston area)

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Job Title: Life Coach

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Life Coach Manager/Regional Director

Dept./School: Texas Works

Position Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Life Coach to join our organization, focusing on supporting adult learners in their academic, professional, and personal development. The Life Coach will play a crucial role in providing guidance, access to resources, and personalized support for individuals navigating their educational and career journeys.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor''s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Masters in social work, psychology, counseling, special education (preferred)
• Bilingual (preferred)

Experience

• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or educational support roles.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits passion and excitement about working with students.
• Empathetic and patient with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient computer skills and comfort with technology.
• Ability to travel between campuses as needed

Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Services

• Leverage social work background to address unique needs of adult learners.
• Implement Life Coach Model for accessing community services and supports
• Provide on-site and virtual mental health support for adult learners.
• Conduct regular meetings to understand and address learners'' needs.
• Act as a mentor, fostering a supportive environment and building strong relationships.

Academic Advisor

• Support and train adult learners for success in a blended learning environment.
• Guide learners in setting individual goals and academic plans.
• Monitor academic performance, engagement, and communicate regularly.
• Attend team meetings, contributing to educational guidance.
• Provide essential communications for state testing, career fairs, and graduation needs.

Career Counseling

• Collaborate with instructional staff and PATH counselors to align academic and workforce goals.
• Support learners in identifying long-term goals.
• Connect learners to career pathways and higher education based on interests.
• Collaborate with district experts and industry partners for job-related opportunities.
• Provide post-graduation follow-up services at scheduled intervals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Case Management

• Document all interactions in a uniform, detailed, and consistent manner
• Act as a liaison between the student and community resource providers, i.e.: childcare, rental/living assistance, gas cards, and/or food resources, etc.
• Coordinate workshops and/or open-enrollment meetings with service providers for adult students.
• Escalate methods of communication and contact to include home visits for students who are deviating from their support plan and/or having attendance-related concerns.

Equipment Used:

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.