Job Description

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 $17-19 an hour

Part Time $16-17 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 at-risk 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 one-on-one 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 Driver's Licensed with the ability to maintain insurance throughout employment  required .
  

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

Full Time Benefits:

• A gency-Paid 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
  

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.

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