LifeBASE Teen Coach - Conway
ABOUT LIFEBASE TEEN
LifeBASE Teen is our transitional program for youth ages 14-18 who are in foster care or have been adopted and their families. This program addresses past trauma and equips both teens and families for their transition into adulthood.
We provide youth and their families with one-on-one coaching, life skills training, parenting training, recreational activities and events, education and employment support, mentoring and a 24/7 crisis helpline.
POSITION ROLE DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Conway Site Lead, the LifeBASE Teen Coach will:
1. Coach Youth - Support youth from crisis and their family in the LifeBASE Teen program, walking with them as they achieve sufficiency in the areas of Well Being, At Least One (Healthy Relationships), Safe and Stable Housing, and Earning Potential, effectively utilizing Immerse Arkansas’ Overcomer process in a way that upholds Immerse values.
2. Enrich Youth and Family - Provide opportunities for positive interaction, healthy connection, growth, and fulfillment through consistent youth and family-centered activities and events.
3. Implement Program Development - In close collaboration with others, support program design, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of the LifeBASE Teen model and future growth, particularly as this new site continues to develop.
4. Engage in Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
OVERVIEW
Work Location: Conway
Job Type: Full Time
QUALIFICATIONS
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field preferred.
Experience: 3 or more years of experience in social services, working with youth/teens from crisis, and/or case management.
Additional Requirements:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Strong organizational skills and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects to completion.
Wants to do “whatever it takes” to see youth and families succeed.
Have experience working with homeless transitional age youth.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.
Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by the program.
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits that description to lead one of our programs working directly with youth from crisis ages 14-24.
We are looking for someone who fits that description to interact directly with youth and young adults to guide them toward healing and transformation through creative, trauma-informed, innovative, and high-quality therapeutic interventions.
TO APPLY
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “LifeBASE Teen Coach - Conway” as the subject line of the email.