Job Description

WHO WE ARE : The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

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 in Wayne County 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 in Wayne County, 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.
  

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED  required

Experience:

• 1+ years experience working with youth and families  required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment  required
  
  

Benefits

Benefits for Full Time staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
  
  
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
  
  
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
  
  
• Childcare Reimbursement
  
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
  
  
• Life Insurance
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  
  

Benefits for all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  
  

EEO Statement: Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

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