Executive Functioning Coach

Job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Function Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mental health with the ability to provide support to individuals facing EF challenges. This includes helping individuals develop and improve EF skills like planning, organization, time management, and self-regulation through personalized strategies and support.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Assessment: Evaluate an individual's current executive functioning skills and identify areas for improvement.

  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set realistic and achievable goals related to executive functioning.

  • Strategy Development: Develop and implement personalized strategies and tools to enhance executive functioning skills, such as time management techniques, organizational systems, and self-regulation strategies.

  • Skill Development: Provide instruction and support to help clients develop and practice essential executive functioning skills, including planning, prioritizing, time management, focus, and self-regulation.

  • Monitoring and Feedback: Regularly monitor client progress, provide feedback, and make adjustments to strategies as needed.

  • Accountability: Help clients stay accountable for their goals and actions.

  • Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and encouragement to help clients overcome challenges and build confidence.

  • Collaboration: Work with parents, educators, or other professionals to support the client's progress.

  • Self-Advocacy: Help clients develop self-advocacy skills, such as communicating their needs and seeking support.

  • Life Skills: Assist clients in developing life skills, such as goal setting, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Areas of Focus:

  • Planning and Organization: Help clients develop effective planning and organizational systems for school, work, or personal life.

  • Time Management: Teach strategies for effective time management, including prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and managing time effectively.

  • Focus and Attention: Help clients improve their ability to focus and concentrate, and manage distractions.

  • Self-Regulation: Support clients in developing self-regulation skills, such as managing emotions, impulses, and behaviors.

  • Task Initiation and Completion: Assist clients in overcoming challenges with starting and completing tasks.

  • Working Memory: Help clients improve their ability to hold and manipulate information in their working memory and short-term memory.

  • Cognitive Flexibility: Support clients in developing their ability to adapt to changing situations and think flexibly.

  • Goal Determination: Help clients identify and set meaningful goals.

  • Emotional Regulation: Support clients in developing strategies for managing their emotions.

This role requires a compassionate approach to coaching, focusing on empowering clients to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Duties

  • Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with clients to assess their needs and develop personalized action plans.

  • Provide guidance and support in areas of specific need.

  • Utilize appropriate documentation and reporting of sessions.

  • Collaborate with the team at Mind Matters.

  • Stay informed about the latest research on EF and best practices in coaching.

  • Maintain accurate records of client progress and outcomes while ensuring confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Proven experience with students (either school-aged or adults).

  • Prior EF coaching experience is strongly preferred.

  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities is highly desirable.

  • Strong skills in EF are a requirement.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical setting.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • A compassionate demeanor with a commitment to client empowerment and success.

  • Relevant certifications or degrees in psychology, counseling, teaching, or related fields are preferred.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our clients by providing expert coaching that fosters growth, resilience, and well-being.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

  • Psychiatry

Schedule:

  • Choose your own hours

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10024