Trauma-Informed Youth Coach for Foster Care

Search Results; Fayetteville (WV); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JCCA is seeking Youth Coaches to support and advocate for youth in foster care, helping them achieve academic, career, housing, stability, and wellness goals.

Using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, coaches build long-term relationships, re-engage students, and provide guidance to youth, families, and foster parents to graduate high school and pursue postsecondary opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3 years of experience with at-risk youth.
• Knowledge and experience working with youth in child welfare, education, and/or youth development systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach and build partnerships with outside community agencies and other stakeholders;
• Strong time-management, organizational skills, and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• NYS driver license required; NJ or CT driver license is acceptable

Aufgaben

• Build strong relationships with youth and provide ongoing social-emotional and educational support
• Re-engage disconnected youth and support re-enrollment in school or alternative educational programs
• Meet regularly with youth in community settings, including homes, schools, and service provider locations
• Support youth in developing individualized academic, career, and life goals and track progress using planning tools and dashboards
• Use Motivational Interviewing and strengths-based approaches to help youth take steps toward their goals
• Facilitate group sessions focused on life skills such as communication, relationships, and decision-making
• Collaborate with case planners, educators, caregivers, and community partners to coordinate services and supports
• Connect youth to schools, programs, housing, and community resources aligned with their goals
• Provide crisis support, problem-solving, and ongoing guidance to help youth navigate challenges and build resilience
• Conduct school visits, monitor attendance and academic progress, and advocate for youth needs
• Review transcripts, attendance, and IEPs to monitor progress and inform planning
• Support post-secondary planning, including college, vocational training, financial aid, and scholarships
• Provide college persistence coaching to support ongoing academic success and retention

Kenntnisse

Communication

Trauma-informed

Time management

Organizational skills

Outreach partnerships

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

JCCA is seeking Youth Coaches to support and advocate for youth in foster care, helping them achieve academic, career, housing, stability, and wellness goals.

Using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, coaches build long-term relationships, re-engage students, and provide guidance to youth, families, and foster parents to graduate high school and pursue postsecondary opportunities.