Life Services Life Coach I- Toledo, OH Area-Lucas County

Job Summary:

The Life Services Life Coach 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 ensure 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
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Nonprofit Management Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services Administration, or non-profit Management is preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years of social service delivery experience is required
• Experience working with populations in poverty is preferred
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• 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

Licensure and Certification:

• Coaching/Mentoring certification is preferred
• Training/Working with population in poverty certification is preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and verifiable insurance.   Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check and verified insurance.  If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in the position will be terminated. 
• Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a criminal background check.  Results of the criminal background check may necessitate an offer of employment being withdrawn or, if employee has started in position, termination of employment.
• To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position. CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of