Job Description

Who We Are

The Children's 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 at-risk 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 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. Schedule can be self-determined 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 Driver's 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 long-term goal.

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