At-Risk Youth Coach (mentor)

Position Summary: The Youth Coach works as a member of the Youth Empowerment and Support (YES) team to work with the at-risk youth. The Youth Coach and YES team focus on addressing truancy issues, family troubles, and other teens experience as obstacles by working one-on-one with youth through communicating key information to promote healthy futures.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility in this role is working to mentor the youth in the YES program.
• Initiate, organize, plan, develop and implement direct advocacy services to assigned clients and their families. All service plans will be based on a strength-based approach using the wrap around model.
• Identify strengths and interests of the youth during their first 2-3 weeks to help build relationships and supportive networks for the youth and families.
• Identify available community resources
• Assist with job searches, interviews, and transportation to appointments
• Assist in accomplishing goals set by a team of providers

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience:

• 1 year experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, or community engagement services required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.