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ILP Coach Intern

D.A. Blodgett
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
2172 Dean Lake Avenue Northeast (Show on map)
Apr 01, 2026
Job Title: ILP Coach Intern Department & Division: ILP, Campus Programs Reports To: Assistant Director of Campus Programs Beginning Pay Range: unpaid Classification: Intern D.A. Blodgett- St. John's D.A. Blodgett- St. John's provides a continuum of care with comprehensive services, including counseling, foster care, adoption, mentoring and residential care. These programs are built on our core belief, backed by research, that as long as children can be safe, they do best when they are with their families. D.A. Blodgett- St. John's primarily serves children, youth and families in the greater Grand Rapids area, and some programming throughout the State of Michigan. D.A. Blodgett- St. John's is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all children, all families and all individuals. MISSION STATEMENT: To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support. VISION: A safe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family. VALUES: Exceptional Service: Client-focused and teaming at the center of our work. Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: All are welcomed, valued, and belong. Excellence: Ongoing commitment to learning and improvement. Integrity: Responsibility and ownership of our actions and results. Creativity: Imagination, innovation, and intelligent risk taking. Passion: Relentless positive energy toward our mission and vision. SANCTUARY COMMITMENTS: Nonviolence: Maintaining safety for all members of the community. Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions so we don't hurt ourselves or others. Social Learning: Together we accomplish more, we care for one another. Democracy: Everyone has a voice, not necessarily a vote. Open Communication: Respecting and sharing ideas of our team. Social Responsibility: Say what you mean, don't be mean when you say it. Growth & Change: Creating hope for ourselves and the people we serve. POSITION SUMMARY: The ILP Coach Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Campus Programs. Working under the supervision of the Assistant Director, ILP Program Coordinator and ILP Coach, the Coach Intern will assist in engaging youth between the ages of 16-19 as they transition to independence. The Coach intern will assist with individual and group coaching, assessment of youth independent living skills and knowledge, referrals to community resources, community advocacy, and more. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate formal and informal support for youth in the ILP program to ensure progress and achievement to independent living goals. Empower youth to navigate challenging situations by utilizing the appropriate skills and resources. Maintain timely, regular, and accurate coaching documentation of ILP youth sessions and activities in the database system. Ensure timely and regular completion of Casey Life Skills Assessment (CLSA) and ILP Plan and Contract (DHS 181). Incorporate assessment results in achieving independent living goals. Complete a weekly ILP log documenting actions and tasks related to a specific goal or outcome along with hours spent with each youth. Conduct quarterly meetings with the foster care case manager, youth, ILP program coordinator and any supportive persons identified by the youth to review the CLSA (pre and post test results) and DHS 181. Promote community interactions and opportunities to develop independent living skills. Abiding by all policies and practices of DA Blodgett - St. John's Home Completing other reasonable assignments which may be made by the Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, or Coach Supervision Received: Specific Direction - Specific Direction - Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Educational requirements working towards a Bachelor's degree in Social Work Valid driver's license, good driving record and adequate insurance with a reliable vehicle available at all times. Posses an understanding and sensitivity to the client's socioeconomic characteristics with personal qualities of warmth with the ability to establish meaningful relationships with people from various cultures Positive acceptance of supervision in order to learn and be trained in job-related functions. Become familiar with and follow the code of ethics and agree to abide by the related agency standards. A personal commitment to the agency's mission, philosophy, and values CORE COMPETENCIES Communication: Ability to effectively receive and express ideas, both written and verbal; using clear and concise vocabulary and active listening skills. Ability to communicate with small and large groups and ability to communicate with all Planning and Organizing: Ability to set priorities and allocate resources properly in order to effectively achieve work responsibilities and objectives. Decision Making: Ability to select and commit to an effective course of action by understanding issues, comparing solutions and drawing conclusions to resolve problems. Team Work: Effectively interacts with people by being able to share and receive information that supports team goals. Accountability: Acceptance of responsibility and one's own actions. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families. DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law. This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.