REPS Coach

FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare

Retirement contribution match

10+ PTO Days

12 Holiday Days

Annual Professional Development Funds

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC is looking for a passionate REPS Coach to support incarcerated youth in Redwood City, California. This full-time position focuses on providing ongoing coaching and case management to help youth navigate their rehabilitation journeys and prepare for reintegration into the community.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with both youth and community stakeholders to plan and facilitate workshops, ensuring youth can effectively develop their skills and advocate for themselves in the system.

A commitment to equity and social justice is essential. This role comes with a competitive salary of $28.19/hour and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to equity and social justice.
• Strong rapport-building skills with youth and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management and coaching for incarcerated youth.
• Facilitate weekly workshops and program activities.
• Collaborate with school, community, and system stakeholders.

Skills

Rapport-building

Stakeholder engagement

Motivating communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Job Details

• Location: San Mateo County - Redwood City, CA 94065
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary: $28.19/hour
• Position Title: REPS Coach
• Reports To: REPS Program Manager
• Office Location: San Mateo, CA - Juvenile Hall
• Status: Full-time, non-exempt

Position Summary

The REPS Program builds skills around agency, self-sufficiency, and self-advocacy in transitional-age young people that are sentenced to long-term incarceration and supports them in accomplishing their goals on their individual rehabilitation plans. The REPS Coach provides direct coaching and transition support for incarcerated youth participating in the REPS program. Coaches work closely with youth to support rehabilitation goals, skill development, self advocacy and preparation for step-down programming and community reintegration. In addition to providing one on one and group support within the institutional setting, the coach supports youth participating in community passes and collaborates with system, school and community stakeholders to help youth navigate transitions successfully.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing case management/coaching for incarcerated youth
  • Meet with youth regularly to build rapport and conduct assessments
  • Support and coach youth as they navigate their long term sentence, step-down and eventually prepare for Reentry services and community integration
  • Support youth participating in community passes by providing coaching, transition support, accountability planning and coordination with key stakeholders
  • Support facilitation of weekly workshops and program activities in collaboration with REPS team
  • Enter data to track youth progress throughout the program
• Provide ongoing case/crisis management for 10-15 Program Youth in Long Term Incarceration
  • Meet with each youth on caseload for 8 hours per month (this includes both group and individual contacts)
  • Provide crisis management and support to youth as needed.
  • Conduct intakes with each youth on caseload (which will include a Service Learning Plan and a variety of assessments)
  • Assist youth with locating and receiving outside services to address identified needs
  • Attend youth court dates regularly
  • Provide general Programmatic and administrative support
• Collaborate and Engage with School, Community, and System Stakeholders
  • Participate and engage in systems, community, and school meetings/events to understand the needs of the secure environment
  • Maintain positive relationships with school, community, and system providers, including probation officers,and unit staff
  • Lead efforts supporting youth in participating in systems spaces that allow them to elevate their voice, engage in advocacy, celebrate their accomplishments, and take action on issues impacting youth and the community
  • Lead external presentations about FLY’s REPS Program and represent the agency at community meetings, as needed
  • Independently navigate and coordinate with institutional and community stakeholders to advocate for youth needs and rehabilitation planning while balancing FLY’s strategic relationships and priorities

Compensation & Benefits

This position is a full-time non-exempt role at a rate of $28.19/hour. Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• Full medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic healthcare and retirement contribution match
• 10+ PTO Days
• 12 Holiday Days
• FLY provides 3-4 additional 'rejuvenation days off' twice per year in July and December
• Annual Wellness Funds
• Annual Professional Development Funds
• Employee Assistance Program (paid for by FLY)
• Annual Staff Retreat, Holiday Party, End of Year Celebration, Team Off Sites, and other FLY Events.
• Customize your Work Schedule (dependent on supervisor approval based on positional and departmental needs)
• Hybrid of In-Office and Remote Work (frequency of required in-person work is dependent upon the role)
• 8 Hours of Civic Engagement
• Mileage Reimbursement.

Core Competencies

• Culture Responsivity: Demonstrates an openness and commitment to equity, justice, and belonging. This includes being aware of one’s own bias and privilege, building an understanding of systems of oppression, and valuing diverse perspectives; you take actions to learn and contribute to an environment that creates power-sharing, access, and opportunity within our community.
• High Quality: The ability to own your work, be accountable, and take initiative to produce high-quality results. This includes setting and achieving standards that demonstrate a high level of care and commitment to our mission, our population, our colleagues and our partners.
• Collaboration: The ability to work effectively within a team and intentionally across teams to contribute to FLY’s mission and agency goals. When working with others, you exercise your strengths and build on the strengths of others.
• Communication: The ability to convey information effectively with consideration of the situation and audience. This includes communicating clearly with people of different backgrounds and cultures in which you demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, and active listening.
• Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to problem solving that considers multiple perspectives and actively identifies creative solutions to address individual and systemic challenges.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt and respond to change effectively. This includes engaging in continuous learning, maintaining a solutions orientation, and proactively seeking opportunities to be supportive of change that best serves our mission.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to equity, social, racial, and economic justice. They will have rapport-building, practical stakeholder engagement, and strong motivating and communication skills. The candidate will believe in FLY’s vision, mission values: accountable, dedicated, respectful, equitable and just, loving, innovative, hopeful, and youth-centered.

Note on Qualifications: In FLY’s quest for an equitable hiring process, candidates are encouraged to apply even if they feel they only meet 75% of the position requirements.

EEO Statement

FLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive for an inclusive culture and a staff team that reflects diversity. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. FLY is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]