What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Coach position at Children's Home?
Are you passionate about working with children and youth? The Children's Home is seeking Youth Empowerment and Support Youth Coaches.
Benefits:
- 4 choices of healthcare coverage
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO and Holidays
- Discounted membership rate at the Southern Tier Community Center
- and more!!
What you will do in your role:
The Youth Coach works as a member of the Youth Empowerment and Support (YES) team to work with the at-risk youth population in Sullivan County. The Youth Coach and YES team focuses on addressing truancy issues by working one-on-one with youth through communicating key information to promote healthy futures. This is a part-time position- up to 20 hours per week.
- 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
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required
The Children's Home partners with children, families and communities to inspire hope develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. We envision a collaborative, caring community where children and families lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If so, please provide their first and last name.
- Please provide 3 references' names, phone numbers, emails and relationships to you.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Working w/ at risk youth: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sullivan County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $19
