Youth Coach

RADIUS

Omaha, Nebraska

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Coaching, Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention, Driver's License, Educational Administration, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Incentive Programs, Licensing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychology, Public Administration, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), Recreation, Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Social Work, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Omaha, Nebraska

POSTED

5 days ago

Our mission at RADIUS is to empower youth and families to reach their full potential through community engagement and trauma- informed education, social and behavioral health services.

Join Our Team and Earn a $1,500 Hire-On Bonus! We are excited to offer a $1,500 hire-on bonus as part of our recruitment incentive program. Here’s how it works: $500 will be paid after successful completion of background checks and training. The remaining $1,000 will be paid upon reaching six months of employment. Take the next step in your career and enjoy this great incentive when you join our team! If you love working with kids and families, and a chance to make a huge impact in our community, RADIUS may be the right fit for you! RADIUS is a NEW, residential facility here to support our youth and families, and we are looking for individuals to help us serve them. Please join us in making a difference in our community!! The Youth Coach works closely with the Residential Supervisor to ensure the development, implementation, and advancement of our mission. This position is responsible for providing safe and therapeutic residential environment to children living at RADIUS. The Youth Coach will implement a variety of evidence-based practices to the benefit of youth and support the youth and family goals. Youth Coaches will meet regulatory and licensing requirements and maintain the policies of the organization.

Shift Options:

Day: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Evening: 3pm - 11:30pm

Overnight: 11pm - 7:30am

Job Summary

The Youth Coach works closely with the Residential Supervisor to ensure the development, implementation, and advancement of our mission.

This position is responsible for providing safe and therapeutic residential environment to children living at RADIUS. The Youth Coach will implement a variety of evidence-based practices to the benefit of youth and support the youth and family goals. Youth Coaches will meet regulatory and licensing requirements and maintain the policies of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Executes organizational vision, values, and culture
Provide for the safety and security of all youth and staff in the residential program
Teach youth skills and address behavioral concerns effectively
Ensure implementation of the care plan for each youth and provide written and verbal progress each shift as directed
Work within the school environment to support the academic, social, and behavioral needs of each youth
Lead recreation activities for youth within the facility and in the community when appropriate
Always maintain visual supervision of youth, including awake overnight shifts
Collaborate with Family Coaches as needed to ensure a seamless transition from the residential program to home as part of the discharge process
Provide orientation to new youth to ensure safe and effective admission to the program
Ability to intervene and support staff in high-risk situations with strong modelling, verbal de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention approaches to maintain safety for all youth and staff

Position Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, public administration, criminal justice, or related field preferred
CPR preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Travel: Some travel required.
Exposure: The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be exposed to bloodborne and other hazardous chemicals. Finally, the noise level in the work environment can be loud. In all cases personal protective equipment will be provided to the employee in combination with adequate ventilation and other engineering controls to minimize the risk of exposure or other hazardous occurrence.
Physical: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with special challenges to perform these essential functions.

RADIUS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Coach

RADIUS

Omaha, Nebraska

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