Department: Linwalk HomeBridge™ Program
Reports To: Program Manager
Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary

The Life Coach Consultant & Housing Placement Coordinator is responsible for providing direct supervision, housing placement support, life coaching, behavioral intervention, and stabilization services to foster youth and transition-age youth. This position works closely with youth experiencing placement disruptions, behavioral challenges, housing instability, or emergency housing needs.

The coordinator provides supervision and support for youth residing in temporary hotel accommodations while awaiting placement into a foster home, group home, or other permanent housing setting. The position also serves as a Life Coach, helping youth develop positive behaviors, emotional resilience, independent living skills, and healthy decision-making practices to support long-term success and stability.

These responsibilities align with Linwalk HomeBridge’s focus on emergency hotel coordination, housing placement, housing stabilization, and youth support services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Housing Placement & Supervision

• Coordinate emergency hotel placements for youth awaiting permanent placement.

• Remain on-site with youth during temporary hotel stays as assigned.

• Monitor youth safety, well-being, and compliance with program guidelines.

• Conduct daily wellness checks and provide supportive supervision.

• Coordinate housing assessments and placement activities.

• Communicate regularly with case managers, placement specialists, foster parents, and community partners.

• Assist with identifying and securing foster homes, group homes, transitional housing, and other approved placements.

• Coordinate transportation to appointments, school, interviews, and placement meetings.

• Assist youth with move-in preparation and transition planning.

• Document all client interactions, incidents, and service activities.

Life Coaching & Behavioral Support

• Provide one-on-one life coaching and mentoring services.

• Support youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, and social challenges.

• Help youth develop coping strategies, conflict-resolution skills, and emotional regulation techniques.

• Teach independent living skills, including:

  • Personal responsibility

  • Goal setting

  • Budgeting and money management

  • Communication skills

  • Time management

  • Employment readiness

  • Healthy decision-making

• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when necessary.

• Encourage positive behaviors and personal accountability.

• Facilitate life skills workshops and group activities.

• Advocate for youth needs and connect clients with community resources.

• Support educational, vocational, and social development goals.

Case Coordination & Documentation

• Maintain accurate client files and progress notes.

• Participate in case staffing meetings and placement reviews.

• Collaborate with child welfare agencies, schools, service providers, and community organizations.

• Prepare incident reports and service summaries.

• Monitor progress toward housing stability and personal development goals.

• Assist with program reporting and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience working with foster youth, at-risk youth, behavioral health populations, or residential programs preferred.

• Experience providing youth mentoring, coaching, or behavioral support.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.

• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and build positive relationships with youth.

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts when necessary.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Youth mentoring and coaching

• Behavioral intervention techniques

• Crisis management and de-escalation

• Housing placement coordination

• Trauma-informed care

• Conflict resolution

• Independent living skills instruction

• Documentation and report writing

• Case management support

• Cultural competency

• Team collaboration

• Professional communication

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the community.

• Ability to transport youth safely when required.

• Ability to remain on-site with clients during hotel stays and placement transitions.

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations.

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and driving may be required.

Mission of the Position

To provide foster youth with safe supervision, behavioral support, life coaching, housing placement coordination, and stabilization services that promote successful transitions into permanent housing and encourage positive personal growth, independence, and long-term well-being.