Who We Are
The Childrens Home mission is to partner with children families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
$18$20/hour
Position Summary
The Youth Coach works as a member of the Youth Empowerment and Support (YES) team to work with the atrisk youth population in Broome County. The Youth Coach and YES team focus on addressing truancy issues family troubles and other teens experience as obstacles by working oneonone with youth through communicating key information to promote healthy futures.
This is a parttime position up to 20 hours per week. Schedule can be selfdetermined while remaining available and flexible to Youth & program needs!
Responsibilities
- Mentor at risk youth
- Identify strengths and interests
- Help build relationships and supportive networks for the youth
- Identify available community resources
- Provide assistance and guidance in crisis situations
- Assist with job searches interviews and transportation to appointments
- Assist in accomplishing goals set by a team of providers.
- Encourage involvement in volunteer activities therapy groups etc.
Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience
- Experience working as mentor or in similar role preferred.
- Valid Drivers Licensed with the ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required.
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Children s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their longterm goal.
Bi-Lingual: Spanish preferred Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required