Youth Leadership & Life Skills Coach

BCFS Health and Human Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BCFS Health and Human Services is seeking a Youth Skills Coach to recruit students and facilitate PHSR and YLD curricula, while assisting with the YAC. The role emphasizes community-based programming offsite in collaboration with local partners, and includes facilitating curricula and ancillary services.

The position requires building inclusive environments and conducting intake assessments, with occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate youth participants.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, psychology, education or human services.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth aged 6-17.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain community partners and the youth they serve, to participate in Youth Leadership Development curriculum and related programming.
• Facilitate curricula to youth in community-based groups and BCFS offices.
• Complete intake assessments and pre- and post-tests required by the program.
• Ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Participate in the Community Strengths and Needs Assessment process, including surveys, focus groups, and data analysis.
• Follow Positive Youth Development principles and Trust Based Relational Intervention strategies.
• Work evenings and weekends to accommodate youth participants.
• Train in and facilitate other curricula, including violence prevention and independent living skills.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards per employee handbook; comply with dress code.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education or any human services field

Job description

BCFS Health and Human Services is seeking a Youth Skills Coach to recruit students and facilitate PHSR and YLD curricula, while assisting with the YAC. The role emphasizes community-based programming offsite in collaboration with local partners, and includes facilitating curricula and ancillary services.

The position requires building inclusive environments and conducting intake assessments, with occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate youth participants.