JUVENILE MENTOR - COMMUNITY YOUTH COACH (Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney Areas)

POSITIONS STARTING AT $17.00 - Higher wages for experience and education. Bilingual Differential. Flexible Training Schedules. Immediate Openings.

Our organization is currently looking to hire one or two dynamic individuals in the Grand Island/Kearney/Hastings area who has experience working with high-risk juveniles.

This is not a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. desk job. The majority of the time will be spent in the community: in homes, schools, and local agencies. Successful candidate must be comfortable and willing to work nontraditional hours and be able to respond to crisis situations as needed.

A reliable vehicle is required as travel is involved.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Youth Coaches provide supervision, oversight and guidance to youth on their caseload. The level of supervision varies depending on the youth's risk assessment and other identified needs by their Probation Officer. Supervision includes face-to-face contacts, curfew checks, monitoring of school attendance and performance, employment obligations and compliance with other court-ordered expectations.

This position may at times also assist with Electronic Monitoring coverage for the primary EM Officer.

This is highly responsible professional work providing maximum supervision to juvenile offenders placed on electronic monitoring and referred by Probation.

ELECTRONIC MONITORING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts intakes on all offenders referred to the electronic monitoring program.

Installs/hooks up equipment in the offenders home or other community location

Responds to all alerts either by phone or in person based on the severity of the alert/violation

Reports compliance/non-compliance to the appropriate referral source.

Inputs data into the Probation Portal information system on a daily basis

Tracks program inventory. Orders, returns and is accountable for equipment.

Works effectively with agency team members, Probation, Law Enforcement, the courts and the youth's family.

Ensures operational procedures are adhered to at all times

COMMUNITY YOUTH COACH DUTIES

Community Youth Coaches (CYC) provide services to youth who are involved in the court system and Juvenile Probation. In supporting the program guidelines, CYC Staff:

• Conduct face to face contacts at various locations with youth assigned
• Manage behaviors through the use of programmatic and individual structure
• Develop and maintain helping relationship emphasizing youth accountability
• Provide objective written documentation of the youth's compliance/non-compliance with court ordered requirements.
• Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enter data and reports promptly into NPACS and Omega.
• Examine case file to become familiar with youth history and keep up to date with information as it is added to the file.
• Notify supervisor and Probation Officer immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident
• Regular and punctual attendance at all appointments
• Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation and family work.
• Assist with on the job training of new staff
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Participate in weekly or monthly meetings with the youth's Probation Officer to discuss the youth's progress.
• Work collaboratively with team members and willing to help out others when needed (case coverage, etc).
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with youth at all times.
• Understand and respect client confidentiality
• Attend mandatory trainings
• Possess a spirit of flexibility
• Seek supervision when needed

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with the community.
• Familiarity with the ethnic culture of the target population.
• Knowledge of local agencies, programs and services (schools, social services, law enforcement, courts/corrections).

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in the Human Services Field and/or Equivalent Work, Education & Life Experience. Bilingual a plus.

Own reliable vehicle with a clear driving record (no more than 3 points assessed against your license).

Ability to pass a thorough background check including but not limited to:

• Local, State and National Criminal History
• Adult/Child Abuse Registry
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Educational & Work Verification
• Driver's License Check
• Drug Screen

Ability to work non-traditional hours and days. Our organization is open 7 days per week and team members must have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends and respond to crisis situations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

CPR/First-Aide Certified

Ability to type at least 55 wpm and excellent computer skills.

Passionate, objective and non-judgmental disposition.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Juvenile Justice: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Island, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person