Life Coach - Sacramento, CA

Thank you for your interest in employment at Aspiranet!  We are a human services agency whose vision is to take collective action to support communities and families as they love and care for their children. In support of that vision, Aspiranet offers an array of services in seven core areas: Foster Care, Adoption, Transition-Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based services, Behavioral Health, and Family & Community services. Aspiranet has over 44 locations throughout California and is headquartered in South San Francisco.

We engage in value-based decision making to create the best possible outcomes for all our stakeholders, including our employees.  We offer an excellent work environment and competitive benefits.  Our network of enthusiastic team members is dedicated to bringing out the inner hero of the children, youth, families and communities we serve.

Our organizational culture is defined by the values of respect, integrity, courage and hope. If these values are inspiring to you and you thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment then Aspiranet may be the right choice for you. Take a look at our current opportunities and complete an online application. You may be one step closer to making a difference in your community.

Position Summary –

The Life Coach (LC) will work directly with the participants in Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) for former foster youth, ages 18-24 years old. The THP-Plus LC will work closely with the youth, team members, and County partners to develop and follow through on strength-based, individualized plans for helping youth meet needs across a wide variety of life areas. The THP-Plus LC will provide case management services in the form of on-going support, mentoring, assisting participants with goal setting and monitoring of participant’s progress toward goals. The THP-Plus LC will assist the participants in a strength based approach to implement independent living skills, (i.e., money management, job seeking, volunteering in the community) and obtaining their educational goals. The THP-Plus LC will work with the individual youth to mentor and teach these life skills in various settings including at the youth’s apartment, the office, and in the community. The THP-Plus Case Manager will collaborate with the THP-Plus Program Manager and Housing Specialist to reach outcomes set in the contract with the partnering County.

Requirements –

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree Required and 1 year of experience working with children and/or transition age youth and knowledge of independent living skills training and emancipation process for the County foster care system.

Experience working with children and/or transition age youth and knowledge of the independent living skills training and the emancipation process for the County foster care system.

Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a Licensed Community Care facility; i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, validCDLand clean driving record.

How to Apply-

Please log on to www.aspiranet.org to complete an application.

Compensation: $14 - $17 DOE

Aspiranet offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. We understand your desire to continue to grow in the role.  We are known for providing high quality services, excellent staff training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles within the organization. The greatest benefit of a career at Aspiranet is the difference you make in the lives of our clients.

Our Vision, “to take collective action to support communities and families as they love and care for their children”, is widely respected across California and throughout the Human Services industry, and continues to support our reputation for innovative programs and positive outcomes.

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

·         Free Healthcare Insurance: Medical, Dental,  and Low Cost Vision

·         401a and 403(b) retirement program

·         Free Life and AD&D Insurance

·         Free Employee Assistance Program

·         Section 125 Medical and Child Care FSA’s

·         Commuter Benefits

·         Many more Voluntary benefit choices

·         Paid Time Off -Employees accrue 10 vacation days, 10 sick days and 10 holidays per year (Includes Birthday Holiday!), which may be used immediately upon hire.

·         Additional paid vacation days accrue after 3 years of full-time employment

·         Job specific training opportunities

·         Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!

 

EEO/AA

Aspiranet is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.

 

Visit our website at www.aspiranet.org.  This is at a non-profit organization.  No relocation assistance available.

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