The Children's Village · 14 hours ago
Orange County Bravehearts Program Facilitator
Newburgh, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Children's Village is committed to supporting youth through innovative programs, and they are seeking a Bravehearts Program Facilitator to empower young adults in the Newburgh community. The role involves coordinating mentoring sessions, group empowerment activities, and collaborating with various partners to address the needs of youth impacted by child welfare.
CharityChild CareCommunitiesNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Create a new and innovative peer led mentoring resource in the Newburgh community and surrounding Orange County towns
Provide support services to youth within the target population of child welfare impact
Nurture, develop and facilitate youth empowerment activities of the Orange County Bravehearts movement both administratively and programmatically
Coordinate a weekly schedule to attend individual mentoring sessions with youth participants
Facilitate group empowerment sessions
Coordinate weekend respite activities for youth
Support the inclusion of authentic youth voice and provide mentoring support to youth to help address their individual needs, concerns and goals
Engage family and professional partners as well as work in collaboration with the Orange County Bravehearts Peer Navigator for the program
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have a GED or high school diploma
Have personal experience with the child welfare and/or mental health system in the areas of navigating the educational, employment, wellbeing and housing systems and resources
Must have a valid NYS Driver's license and reliable access to an insured vehicle
Must have basic understanding and computer literacy skills with Microsoft office such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Must have basic organizational skills and strong oral communication skills
Must have experience and ability to foster community partnerships
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of culture, race and issues facing adolescents of color
Demonstrate ability to effectively use a multi-cultural approach in working with special needs youth
Embody a healing-based mindset and commit to practicing self-care strategies
Ability to work as a team member and independently, as well as actively participate in supervision
Ability to apply critical decision-making skills that promote Braveheart practices
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and families, as well as ability to partner with professionals
Willingness to speak publicly and participate in training and community discussion spaces
Ability to maintain communication logs and program data/documentation
Company
The Children's Village
The Children's Village is a charity firm that raise funds to facilitate vulnerable children and families with shelter, food and education.
Founded in 1851
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Collins
Chief Program Officer
Sharea Woodley
Human Resources Business Partner
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