WHO WE ARE: The Children s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
Full Time $1719 an hour
Part Time $1617 an hour
Position Summary: The Youth Coach works as a member of the Youth Empowerment and Support Juvenile Justice (YES JJ) team to work with the atrisk youth population in Broome County. The Youth Coach and YES JJ 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.
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
- AgencyPaid CEUs License Prep Course and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
- Opportunities for Professional Development
EEO Statement: The Children s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
Youth Mentor
Education
Education High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Experience working as mentor or in similar role preferred. Valid Driver's Licensed with the ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required.