Youth Success Coach

About Communities In Schools of North Carolina:

At Communities In Schools we are allin for kids.

It is our passion it is our mission. In North Carolina 1 in 5 children under the age of 18 live in poverty leading to challenges outside the classroom that stand in the way of success inside the classroom. Communities In Schools works directly inside schools building oneonone relationships that empower students to succeed at school and in life. As the North Carolina State Office for Communities In Schools we collaborate with 21 local affiliate organizations and deliver direct programs across the state. We make sure young people have the tools they need to succeed at school and transition successfully into continuing education and careers. We achieve our mission by hiring bright creative and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CISNC we value relationships collaboration learning integrity and commitment.

Position Overview:

This position will be serving youth returning to Cumberland County and will require travel to/from those communities and Youth Development Centers.

The Reentry to Resilience (R2R) Program of Communities In Schools of North Carolina supports youth and young adults committed to and released from Youth Development Centers (YDC) in Cabarrus Edgecombe Chatham Cumberland Lenoir and Rockingham counties. The Youth Success Coach will engage with justiceinvolved youth/young adults from the time of their commitment to the YDC and manage their support systems as they transition back into their communities. Before release the Coach will collaborate with families and schools to create effective reentry strategies.

The Youth Success Coach will work directly within the YDC participating in monthly service planning meetings for each assigned youth and leading life skills groups. After release the Coach will ensure the implementation of the Transition Intervention Plan assisting youth in reentering their schools and securing employment. Additionally the Coach will support the therapeutic services recommended by riskneeds assessments conducted by Juvenile Court Counselors.

The Coach will focus on fostering academic physical and socialemotional growth steering youth away from gang involvement and antisocial behaviors while promoting positive engagement opportunities that encourage cognitive and behavioral change. A strong advocate mindset is essential as is a willingness to work with this demographic. This position requires travel including attending inperson service meetings at YDCs and potentially court hearings. Home and community visits to youth may also be necessary. This is a grantfunded position with a specified duration.

Essential Functions:

Attend monthly service planning meetings at the YDC for each assigned youth.

Facilitate monthly life skills groups within the YDC and postrelease.

Assess prerelease needs at the YDC to identify strengths and challenges in education social emotional familial and physical areas working with YDC staff to develop a postrelease support plan.

Coordinate prerelease planning and resource allocation for youth needs.

Counsel and monitor youth regarding academics attendance behavior and postsecondary options.

Collaborate with school professionals parents and community personnel to address issues faced by adjudicated youth/young adults.

Recognize and celebrate improvements among adjudicated students.

Connect youth and families with appropriate CIS Student Support Specialists at schools for ongoing support.

Collaborate with community agencies serving siblings and families of justiceinvolved youth/young adults.

Document services provided to youth/young adults and maintain electronic case notes attendance behavior and coursework metrics for monitoring progress and adjusting interventions.

Engage in frequent movement around the YDC with occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs) and pushing (up to 25 lbs).

Travel is required with travel constituting 75 of the role and occasional overnight trips.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in criminal justice human services social work counseling public administration or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience particularly with justiceinvolved youth/young adults.

Necessary Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills

Selfmotivated with decisionmaking abilities

Sensitivity to the perspectives of personnel within YDCs schools and other agencies fostering collaborative partnerships based on CIS principles.

Familiarity with relevant resources and a flexible approach to dynamic work environments.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with professional presentation abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective time management skills.

Valid NC drivers license.

Professional presentation skills with both large and small groups

Computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Ability to manage time paperwork and people effectively

Preferred:

Knowledge of youth behavioral issues and community resources.

Willingness to build a supportive network for justiceinvolved youth.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all companysponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment.

Perks:

We offer outstanding benefits including medical dental vision and 403(b) and MORE!!! We offer paid vacation sick time and holidays. Our team is friendly fun and collaborative.