Adolescent Engagement Coach & Group Facilitator

SOAR - Seeing Our Adolescents Rise; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SOAR - Seeing Our Adolescents Rise in Denver, CO is seeking an Adolescent Engagement Coach & Group Facilitator to support youth aged 7–19. The role involves trauma-informed coaching, education support, and adventure therapy as part of a community-based program.

The position focuses on facilitating group activities, building resilience, and establishing strong relationships with youth, families, and partners in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, consistent youth coaching, educational and life skills support to diverse adolescents aged 7–19.
• Develop and lead skill-building groups focused on resilience, trust, and prosocial behaviors.

Job description

SOAR - Seeing Our Adolescents Rise Adolescent Engagement Coach & Group Facilitator Denver, CO·Full time

SOAR Coaches provide trauma-informed, consistent youth coaching, educational and life skills support, and adventure/experiential activities to diverse adolescent clients between the ages of 7 and 19, involved with mental health, public school, court, and juvenile justice systems. Coaches facilitate and lead skill development groups that focus on building resilience, trust building, and prosocial behaviors. Coaches establish and maintain strong working relationships with SOAR staff, youth, families, community partners and other key figures through regular communication and timely documentation. Coaches work independently and in tandem with SOAR clinicians.

About SOAR - Seeing Our Adolescents Rise

Our Mission:To encourage young adults to invest in their future, helping them to become responsible and motivated advocates for their lifeOur Vision:To provide services that guide adolescents toward successful future endeavors and encourage them to stay focused regardless of unfavorable influences or circumstancesSOAR is more than just a youth organization, it’s a way of life. At SOAR - Seeing Our Adolescents Rise, we care about what we do and strive to empower the lives of youth in the Denver Metro community through our wide range of programs. We help shape our youth into young leaders of the future so they walk out of our doors prepared to take on whatever comes their way.SOAR offers Community Mentorship, Education Support, Community Service, Community Events and Activities, and Adventure Therapy to marginalized youth and families in the Denver-Metro Community

Description

SOAR is a community-based, trauma-informed organization dedicated to empowering multicultural and marginalized youth ages 7–19. Through innovative programming that blends coaching, mentorship, education support, community service, adventure therapy, and engaging activities, SOAR meets the unique needs of young people navigating complex life circumstances. The majority of youth served by SOAR have current or past involvement with the juvenile justice system. Recognizing that transportation is often a major barrier to accessing services for our population, SOAR staff meet with clients in their homes, schools, and other social milieus. Staff provide transportation to SOAR and community events with state mileage reimbursement rates.