REPS Coach

Position Title: REPS Coach

Reports To: REPS Program Manager 

Community: San Mateo County 

Office Location: San Mateo, CA - Juvenile Hall

Compensation: $28.19/hour, generous benefits package

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

REPS Coach - Position Summary

The REPS Program builds skills around agency, self-sufficiency, and self-advocacy in transitional-age young people that are sentenced to long-term incarceration and supports them in accomplishing their goals on their individual rehabilitation plans. 

The REPS Coach provides direct coaching and transition support for incarcerated youth participating in the REPS program. Coaches work closely with youth to support rehabilitation goals, skill development, self advocacy and preparation for step-down programming and community reintegration. In addition to providing one on one and group support within the institutional setting, the coach supports youth participating in community passes and collaborates with system, school and community stakeholders to help youth navigate transitions successfully.

Position Responsibilities

Provide ongoing case management/coaching for incarcerated youth

• Meet with youth regularly to build rapport and conduct assessments
• Support and coach youth as they navigate their long term sentence, step-down and eventually prepare for Reentry services and community integration
• Support youth participating in community passes by providing coaching, transition support, accountability planning and coordination with key stakeholders
• Support facilitation of weekly workshops and program activities in collaboration with REPS team
• Enter data to track youth progress throughout the program

Provide ongoing case/crisis management for 10-15 Program Youth in Long Term Incarceration

• Meet with each youth on caseload for 8 hours per month (this includes both group and individual contacts)
• Provide crisis management and support to youth as needed. 
• Conduct intakes with each youth on caseload (which will include a Service Learning Plan and a variety of assessments)
• Assist youth with locating and receiving outside services to address identified needs
• Attend youth court dates regularly 
• Provide general Programmatic and administrative support

Collaborate and Engage with School, Community, and System Stakeholders 

• Participate and engage in systems, community, and school meetings/events to understand the needs of the secure environment 
• Maintain positive relationships with school, community, and system providers, including probation officers,and unit staff 
• Lead efforts supporting youth in participating in systems spaces that allow them to elevate their voice, engage in advocacy, celebrate their accomplishments, and take action on issues impacting youth and the community
• Lead external presentations about FLY’s REPS Program and represent the agency at community meetings, as needed
• Independently navigate and coordinate with institutional and community stakeholders to to advocate for youth needs and rehabilitation planning while balancing FLY’s strategic relationships and priorities

Compensation & Benefits

This position is a full-time non-exempt role at a rate of $28.19/hour. Our Total Rewards Package also includes the following: 

• Full medical dental, vision, and chiropractic healthcare and retirement contribution match
• 10 PTO Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• FLY provides 3-4 additional "rejuvenation days off" twice per year in July and December 
• Annual Wellness Funds 
• Annual Professional Development Funds
• Employee Assistance Program (paid for by FLY)
• Annual Staff Retreat, Holiday Party, End of Year Celebration, Team Off Sites, and other FLY Events. 
• Customize your Work Schedule (dependent on supervisor approval based on positional and departmental needs)
• Hybrid of In-Office and Remote Work (frequency of required in-person work is dependent upon the role)
• 8 Hours of Civic Engagement
• Mileage Reimbursement. 

At FLY, we have adopted a no-negotiation policy. This policy reflects our commitment to equity and ensuring that the offers we make to our candidates reflect competitive and appropriate compensation given the market and the role.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

At FLY, we embrace a diversity of identities, beliefs, thoughts, and experiences. We commit to creating an organizational culture of equity and inclusion to better serve our youth and communities. FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for an inclusive culture and a staff team that reflects diversity. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women; people of color, people who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities; people with experience in the juvenile justice or criminal justice systems; and people with disabilities to apply.  Fresh Lifelines for Youth is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 263-2630 or compliance@flyprogram.org

COVID-19 Vaccination

At FLY, we are committed to the safety of our employees, clients, and all others who enter our workplace. As such, FLY would like to make clear that the COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. However, FLY does allow staff to apply for exemptions based on medical history or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. This must be approved through FLY’s compliance department. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact us at (408) 263-2630 or email compliance@flyprogram.org

What to expect

• Application with 8-10 questions and an applicant screening question. 
  • No Cover Letter Required
• 2-3 Interviews (for many roles, at least 1 would be in person)
• Meet w/FLY youth
• Work Product (Done in advance of the Final Round Interview)

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to equity, social, racial, and economic justice. They will have rapport-building, practical stakeholder engagement, and strong motivating and communication skills. The candidate will believe in FLY’s vision, mission values: accountable, dedicated, respectful, equitable and just, loving, innovative, hopeful, and youth-centered. 

Core Competencies: Skills and behaviors that FLY expects and develops all staff to exhibit across all positions at various levels of proficiency (early stage, intermediate  and advanced) 

• Cultural Responsivity: Demonstrates an openness and commitment to equity, justice, and belonging. This includes being aware of one’s own bias and privilege, building an understanding of systems of oppression, and valuing diverse perspectives; you take actions to learn and contribute to an environment that creates power-sharing, access, and opportunity within our community.
• High Quality: The ability to own your work, be accountable, and take initiative to produce high-quality results. This includes setting and achieving standards that demonstrate a high level of care and commitment to our mission, our population, our colleagues and our partners.
• Collaboration: The ability to work effectively within a team and intentionally across teams to contribute to FLY’s mission and agency goals. When working with others, you exercise your strengths and build on the strengths of others.
• Communication: The ability to convey information effectively with consideration of the situation and audience. This includes communicating clearly with people of different backgrounds and cultures in which you demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, and active listening. 
• Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to problem solving that considers multiple perspectives and actively identifies creative solutions to address individual and systemic challenges. 
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt and respond to change effectively. This includes engaging in continuous learning, maintaining a solutions orientation, and proactively seeking opportunities to be supportive of change that  best serves our mission.

Note on Qualifications: In FLY’s quest for an equitable hiring process, candidates are encouraged to apply even if they feel they only meet 75% of the position requirements.

Salary : $28