Achievers Network ยท 2 months ago
Youth Life Coach
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAchievers Network is dedicated to supporting youth from challenging backgrounds. The Youth Life Coach role involves mentoring and empowering young people aged 13-25 to help them realize their potential and navigate their circumstances through strong relationships and tailored support plans.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Stabilize and mobilize youth from hard places, ages 13-25, out of poverty by coaching, mentoring, inspiring, and empowering them to find their innate gifts and talents that help them reach their full potential
Build strong-tie relationships with young people that create a foundation of trust and high influence
Collaborate with your teammates and the young people to develop and implement strengths-based goals and success plans that build self-esteem while maintaining a high level of accountability to achieving those goals
Advocate for young people by consulting and collaborating with families, caregivers, schools, and other agencies
Promote an environment of safety and stability for young people that encourages healing, belonging, and relational interdependence
Participate in various programs and fun group activities to build community and comradery among the young people
Be part of the Found Village team and be constantly learning and growing!
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of youth engagement experience
Skilled in building strong-tie relationships with youth
Boundless hope for youth from hard places and relentlessly advocates for their needs
Highly collaborative and humble enough to seek out knowledge, help, and support to serve the needs of our young people
Open to learning more about youth involved in the foster care system and yourself
Enjoys working in a fun environment and focuses on personal mental health through positive self-care activities
Desires to understand the full scope of the youth we serve, without judgment: barriers, motivations, challenges, unique gifts and the context behind them
Able to allow Young People to lead their plan even if you may not be personally aligned with their choices
Prefer a team-based approach over working as an individual
Excited to work with a team of three other coaches to serve 30 youth
Highly flexible and adaptable, comfortable in a growing organization that pivots when needed to optimize the work for our youth
Available from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday, to participate in after-school engagement activities
Has a valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle
Preferred
A degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
You are trauma informed and have experience working with youth in the foster care system. If not, a willingness to learn is crucial
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
401k Matching
Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Company
Achievers Network
Black Achiever is a group dedicated to connecting African American professionals. We believe you can accomplish more together than you can by yourself.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Moore
President/CEO
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