Youth Coach Mentor - Wayne

Position Summary: The Healthy Relationship Program offers flexible, community-based services tailored to the unique needs of families, offering intensive family engagement, evidence-based education, and mentoring.

Youth Coaches are vital members of the Healthy Relationship Team, working directly with youth to reduce the risk of out-of-home placements. They provide one-on-one mentorship, focusing on building the youth's strengths, fostering attachments and relationships to school, community, and family, and creating achievable goals. Coaches help youth develop independent life skills, connect them to mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment opportunities, and pro-social activities, while fostering supportive networks. Familiar with the communities they serve, Youth Coaches understand how Social Determinants of Health impact quality-of-life outcomes and risks, ensuring their support is both relevant and effective.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one mentorship to at-risk youth, focusing on reducing the risk of out-of-home placements.
• Work collaboratively with youth and families to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and strengthen connections and relationships with school, community, and family.
• Support youth in developing independent life skills and building natural support networks.
• Facilitate access to community-based resources, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment opportunities, and pro-social activities.
• Leverage familiarity with local communities to ensure services are relevant, culturally sensitive, and address Social Determinants of Health.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate, helping youth navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.

• High School Diploma/GED required

• 1+ year experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, or community engagement services required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required