Respite Youth Coach

Essential Functions

• Supervise and engage residents in program expectations
• Ensure safety of all residents while on the premises/ in community
• Hold up and maintain program rules and regulations at all times
• Perform facility maintenance to uphold a professional atmosphere
• Aid residents in carrying out daily routines and achieving goals outlined in their service plans
• Adhere to resident medication plans
• Support residents and/or case managers with move-in and move-out procedures

Knowledge and Skills Required

• High school degree required and Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of one year experience working with at-risk adolescents
• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and at-risk youth including mental health and substance abuse issues; trauma; attachment issues; complex family dynamics; developmental challenges
• Knowledge of life skills work including meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning, healthy decision making, conflict resolution, and job readiness/employment skills
• Ability to set limits and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Model professional conduct in and out of work
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Commitment to the value of diversity with respect to gender, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion
• Adherence to agency code of ethics and all policies and procedures
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Work Environment

• Due to the nature of supported housing work shifts include days, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Schedules and shifts are subject to change