Youth Life Coach

$43,963-$51,248 Annually

Regular status, full-time, FLSA non-exempt, fully benefitted

Childhaven is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and recruiting candidates of every race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender or gender identity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status as provided by law.  Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are highly encouraged to apply!

ABOUT CHILDHAVEN

For over 110 years Childhaven has been a leader in serving children, families, and communities that have experienced trauma and adversity. In the past few years, we have been adding services and locations, becoming more community-based, and forming partnerships to increase our impact. In June 2020, Childhaven consolidated with Renton Area Youth and Family Services (RAYS) and Art with Heart, which further expanded our capacity to better serve more children, families, and communities. By combining our legacy of healing-centered care, with the expertise of our new partners, Childhaven is building a continuum of care model that is unlike any other in the Puget Sound Region.

We are proud to be a values-driven organization that serves families from diverse communities. Our values are the compass we use to get us there. They guide us in the way we treat each other, the decisions we make, and the success we achieve. Values are the touchstones to chart and guide our behavior, and reflect our commitment to:

• TEAMWORK: Relationships come first.
• EQUITY: There’s infinite value in every human.
• EXCELLENCE: Constructively dissatisfied with the status quo.
• DEDICATION: Do more. Do better.
• RESPECT: Meet people where they are.
• REFLECTION: Feelings Matter. Stepping back and exploring possibilities.

Going forward, we are embarking on a new and very ambitious strategic impact plan to further strengthen programs, expand impact, and embrace innovation. In the next five years our goals are to double the number of locations and quadruple the number of children and families we are serving - all while developing and strengthening partnerships with other community-based organizations, referral sources, government agencies, and universities. In so doing, we are opening doors to a host of new roles and opportunities within the organization. And that’s where you come in.

ABOUT YOU

You are a passionate, driven, and dedicated individual who is excited by this opportunity to bring your own life experience of having life difficulties i.e.: involvement with juvenile justice, academic difficulties, lack of family support/engagement etc to engage students in similar situations with their own resilience stories.  You desire to use this diverse mix of experience and skills to advance our work. You share our vision to help ensure that all children are safe and healthy; thriving physically, socially emotionally and educationally; and well nurtured by family and by their community. You too are constructively dissatisfied with the status quo, embrace continuous improvement, and heed the call to better serve more. You are equal parts learner, leader, and mentor… and see around the corners of a challenge, replaying the question of “What if” with a reply of “Why not”.

You proactively break down silos and nurture a cohesive and collaborative team that prioritizes “we” and “ours” over “I” and “my”. You foster an environment of belonging, healing, and relationship-building - and recognize that feelings matter. You take initiative, participate fully, and engage deeply, all while maintaining a sense of humor and having fun. You whole-heartedly embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and culture. You are curious, courageous, and reflective – and willing to bring your humanity to work.

If this sounds like you – we need to meet - and talk more about the positive impact we could have together.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Childhaven is seeking a dynamic Youth Life Coach to work with our RAYS Up program to support us in achieving our mission, vision, goals, and values. This is a hands-on role that needs an individual who has overcome their own life challenges and are excited to share their own resilience story with youth that may find themselves in similar situations.  

Above all, the selected candidate will bring enthusiasm for helping us build and support a passionate and positive impacts in the lives of children, families, and communities. This position is located within the Greater Renton Area and primarily serves students (ages 11-24) within the Renton School District.

Primary Job Duties:

Youth Support Services

• Provide individual coaching to youth at-risk 2-4 times per month, covering topics such as identifying strengths and interests, identifying barriers to success, and setting SMART goals.
• Conduct social skills groups (with 8-10 youth) in school- and community-based settings.
• Plan and execute 6-8 out-of-school activities during the school year, and a five-week summer program, maintaining a safe environment for youth, staff and interns at all times.
• Provide case management services, including referrals to counseling, basic needs services and others to support youth and their families in developing stability and self-sufficiency.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools and /or community contacts to effectively monitor participant’s progress, and advocate for participants’ needs.
• Serve as task-supervisor for student interns (as needed), including modeling, training, assigning projects, monitoring workload, answering questions and evaluating the intern’s performance in an effective and timely manner.

Administrative Duties

• Microsoft Word and Office Proficiency
• Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and program contracts utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Annual self-assessment and consult with team in setting goals for program improvement. Consult on program design and curriculum revision when needed to reflect current youth culture and emerging community issues.
• Collect data as needed to track program outcomes and complete reports to Clinical Director, Administrative Support, and outside organizations in a timely manner.

Other Duties as assigned

• Participate in professional development opportunities regarding anti-racism, oppression, and cultural competency and regularly assess own performance and program for related improvements.
• Participate in ongoing job-related professional development, in-service trainings and continuing education
• Complies with all Childhaven policies and procedures
• Complies with the agency's policy and procedure regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse

What we offer:

• A mission-driven workforce in a 110-year-old organization committed to continuous quality improvement.
• Competitive total compensation package based on applicable years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending account; healthcare reimbursement account; education reimbursement; and a 403(b) savings program with employer contributions.
• A learning environment with opportunities to attend a wide variety of trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Dedication to serving the full range of cultural diversity in our community, and to providing families with care that is relevant to them and their values.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer BA/BS in human services, social work, education or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in youth development work and/or B.A./B.S. in human services, social work, education or related field
• Commitment to racial, social, and economic justice including anti-racism work

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, safe driving record and auto liability insurance (some travel offsite may be necessary)
• Demonstrated success in working with youth, particularly in group settings.
• Willing and able to self-identify as a person who has lived experience i.e. has or is receiving mental health services, has interacted with juvenile justice system, struggles with school academics.

Preferred:

• Multi-lingual

• Young Adults ages 21-30, with lived experience in receiving services as a youth in complex, child serving systems (juvenile justice, behavioral health, child welfare, special education preferred) and is prepared to use that experience in helping others
• WA State Peer Counselor Certification preferred or ability to secure WA State Peer Counselor Certification within one year of employment.

We invite qualified applicants to submit the following:

• Cover letter explaining your qualifications for this job.
• Resume