Life Skills Coach

At Mansfield Hall, we are creators of fun and connectors of people.  We are driven by the work we do and the communities we serve.  We believe that trust fuels progress and that authenticity supports independence.  We are committed to supporting communities to understand the value that diverse learners bring to the college sphere and beyond.  

As a team member at Mansfield Hall, you can expect to positively impact the lives of others while developing yourself both personally and professionally.  We are a high-recognition organization where your achievements and alignment to our core values are celebrated.  We offer competitive salaries, zero-deductible medical insurance, paid family and bereavement leave, and a 401k plus match that includes individualized investment planning.  

Come check out a cool organization in cool cities across the country!  We’re looking for talented, passionate people who are motivated to support others to earn a college degree, develop independent living skills, and create a meaningful life.

Essential Functions:

• Assist students in learning independent life skills including, but not limited to: cleaning, hygiene, budgeting, bill paying, grocery shopping, and time management, while documenting observations and progress
• Conduct individual and small-group sessions and workshops to support the growth of independent living skills for students.
• Support Director of Student Life and team in all aspects of case management, including planning, implementing, and evaluating student goals and staff-supported skills 
• Update Director of Student Life weekly on student plans 
• Utilize campus and community resources to promote learning and skill-building
• Provide direct care coverage in support of student life and academic departments 
• Participate in scheduled meetings, including weekly team review meetings and Staff and Community Meetings
• Support students with medication management.
• Review all pre-arrival paperwork with the Director of Student Life.
• Promote a safe and comfortable living environment for students.
• Engage in Collaborative Problem Solving with students when their actions and our expectations are not in alignment.

• Encourage and guide students to engage in activities/social groups outside of the Mansfield Hall community

• Develop and implement best-practice strategies for working with students
• Perform other duties not specified, but essential to the functioning of the Mansfield Hall program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related fields, or equivalent experience
• One or more years of working with diverse learners

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with students
• Demonstrated ability to support others in working toward their personal goals
• Proven success working independently as well as within a team setting
• Ability to positively impact our fun and inclusive work and living environment

Mansfield Hall is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.