Youth Coach 516

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Youth Coach

PROGRAM: Youth Services

STATUS: Full Time, (35 Hours Per Week)

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Youth Services

DEGREE: Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field;

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: 2 Years’ experience working with Youth;

experience with Runaway, Homeless and “At Risk Youth” preferred

SALARY RANGE: $18.70 - 19.25 per hour

AGENCY REQURIEMENTS:

• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Use of personal vehicle during working hours

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid work model available
• Health insurance with an HRA account (HRA-80% of the deductible), vision, and dental plans available (health insurance begins 1st day of month after 30 days of work service)
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours per year and who opt out of health insurance either upon hire or during the open enrollment period will receive a $750 lump-sum payment
• Flexible Spending accounts for both health and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance available
• Employer paid life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage at group rates (available the 1st day of month after 30 days of work service)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Agency contributes 1% of an employee’s salary after 1 year of service yearly AND in addition matches the first 3% that the employee contributes to their 401k Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 15 Paid Time Off days, (PTO) in the first year (buy back, carryover, and transfer to Long Term Sick bank is also available at calendar year-end of unused PTO)
• Employee receives yearly - 1 floating holiday and 13 recognized Agency holidays
• 1 Wellness Day yearly
• Wage/Longevity Bonuses available
• Attendance Bonus available bi-annually
• Bereavement Leave – 4 work days of leave with pay available
• Staff Recognition/Staff Appreciation events
• Team Building and In-House training available offering learning and educational opportunities

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of program, mission, and services of Pinnacle Community Services, Inc., (PCS)
• Complies with all policies and procedures of PCS (including NASW Code of Ethics, Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Corporate Compliance Policies) and all governmental and legal requirements
• Attends and participates in appropriate Agency staff trainings and meetings
• Advocates for cultural diversity/sensitivity as appropriate
• Reports all suspected incidences of child abuse/neglect to NYS Hotline
• Experience and knowledge on the use of computers, cell phones, and a broad understanding of the Internet and e-mail in the workplace

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage youth in face-to-face contact within 10 days of referral
• Provide support services focused on educational/vocational services and/or caseworker/life skills as assigned
• Conduct initial and routine Casey Life Skill Assessments/Learning Plans, Observations, Skill Inventories, and Career Aptitude Tests. Complete pre-post assessment comparisons
• Responsible for data collections related to client and program outcomes
• Meet with Supervisor for scheduled supervision on a regular basis
• Work in conjunction with 3D program team members to achieve program outcomes and assist with client needs
• Develop a Learning Plan which focuses on the nine domains of youth development
• Determine what visual supports, communication supports, mobility supports will be needed in order to maximize independence
• Develop a comprehensive academic/vocational plan embedded with data collection systems and periodic review dates for progress monitoring
• Provide Agency and collaborative support services and education regarding safe and affordable housing services
• Provide services to enhance self-sufficiency and sustain meaningful employment that is fulfilling to the youth as well as meeting employer needs
• Working in partnership with all team members, including referral source, natural supports of the youth, community providers, etc. to develop a Plan for Youth Development incorporating tangible practice and skill utilization
• Engage community partners (i.e. Niagara County Public Schools, NCC, Job Training Programs, work sites, etc.) to minimize barriers and enhance youth participation and success
• Attend required Agency and professional development trainings
• Facilitate Life Skills Groups as scheduled

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

• Ability to work in a crisis intervention setting
• Job performed in a modern office setting
• Ability to sit, stand and walk through the day
• Ability to push, pull, bend, life or carry up to 20 pounds throughout the course of the day related to office equipment such as p.c., journals, and binders
• The function of this position usually performed community engagement with youth and families throughout the day. Some amount of office work will be required, however a good amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculations, cutting, labeling and taping involve extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury of themselves or others.

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of this position.

EOE:

It is the policy of Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment and delivery of those we serve without regard to hire, promotion, layoff, recall or other terms and conditions of employment because of race, creed, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity, citizenship of any person, immigration status of any person who is not a citizen of the United States, or any other category protected by law. The prohibition of discrimination includes harassment. The people we serve include all those we serve and people service groups who request and are eligible for Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. Ongoing training is provided to assure adherence to this Policy. Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.