Email Opening Apply Now Title Life Skills Coach/Trainer  About the Organization Established in 1965, Youth Homes is Contra Costa's leading provider of trauma-informed programs for foster youth. We focus on empowering current and former foster youth, young adults with complex behavioral health challenges, and under-resourced children at risk of entering the foster care system.   Description JOIN OUR TEAM, BE THE DIFFERENCE! As a Life Skills Coach, you will help foster youth or young adults who have acute behavioral challenges stemming from trauma. Working as a team and with guidance from a mental health clinician, you will strengthen the youth's interpersonal communication, independent living, and emotional regulation skills. In this role you coach and develop the essential skills that enable the youth to live and thrive in their home, school, and work environments. The starting pay for this full-time, non-exempt position is $23.63 - $24.81 per hour depending on experience. Key Responsibilities Work in collaboration with the Clinical team to support the youth's treatment goals. Reinforce the broader residential youth program Provide support to other Youth Homes teams as needed Support Youth in the Community on outings for enrichment activities to practice skill-building Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in behavioral science (psychology, social work, etc.) or enrolled in graduate school for psychology or social work. Experience in residential programs or school-based treatment programs supporting adolescents and children. Experience working with foster youth in related programs is preferred. Must have strong interpersonal skills, patience, and resilience to work with high-acuity youth or young adults. Strong people skills, patience, and resilience to work with high-acuity youth or young adults. Other Requirements At least 21 years of age. Must complete criminal background check, health screening and other state/federal licensing/certification requirements. Must have own/reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and a valid driver's license with no restrictions. Why Join Youth Homes? We offer extensive training, day-to-day support, and a generous, comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical Insurance (Employer pays up to 95% of employee premiums and contributes towards the cost for dependents) Affordable Vision and Dental Plans Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care) 403(b) Retirement Plan Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D (Employees) Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Identity Protection Plans Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance (Discounted Rates) Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Paid Time Off Flexible Work Schedules Company-Provided Cellphone/Computer Professional Development/Training Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB): https://youthhomes.org/better-together   Position Requirements   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Life Skills Coach/Trainer   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   EOE Statement Youth Homes is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Clinician (Case Manager/Therapist) in Concord, CA Posted on: 6/11/2025 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles HR Coordinator in Concord, CA Posted on: 6/5/2025 [Apply Now] Clinician (Case Manager/Therapist) in Concord, CA Posted on: 6/11/2025 [Apply Now] Employment Development Manager in Pleasant Hill, CA Posted on: 6/11/2025 [Apply Now] Residential Behavioral Specialist I (Awake Overnight) in Concord, CA Posted on: 6/11/2025 [Apply Now]

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