Youth Coach

Join Our Team and Earn a $1,500 Hire-On Bonus! We are excited to offer a $1,500 hire-on bonus as part of our recruitment incentive program. Here’s how it works:

• $500 will be paid after successful completion of background checks and training.
• The remaining $1,000 will be paid upon reaching six months of employment.

Why work at RADIUSAt RADIUS, we believe every young person and family can thrive when supported by a caring community. Our mission is to empower youth and families through community engagement and trauma- informed education, social, and behavioral health services. Opened in 2023, RADIUS was created to strengthen care and support for youth within Douglas County, especially for those involved in the juvenile justice system.

We help Omaha’s youth stay connected to their families, schools, and communities, striving to maintain the core relationships which are the foundation for lasting success. When you join RADIUS, you join a team of likeminded individuals that lead with compassion and purpose. Guided by our core values of Trusted Relationships
, Innovation
, Belonging
, and Empowerment
, we create an environment where every voice is heard and every contribution matters. At RADIUS your work truly makes a difference, in the lives of youth who are involved in our programming, and your greater community. You’ll be part of a team that’s helping empower youth and families build stronger, more hopeful futures.

Job Summary Our mission at RADIUS is to empower youth and families to reach their full potential through community engagement and trauma- informed education, social and behavioral health services.

Job Summary The Youth Coach works closely with the Residential Supervisor to ensure the development, implementation, and advancement of our mission.
This position is responsible for providing safe and therapeutic residential environment to children living  Youth Coach will implement a variety of evidence-based practices to the benefit of youth and support the youth and family goals. Youth Coaches will meet regulatory and licensing requirements and maintain the policies of the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Executes organizational vision, values, and culture
• Provide for the safety and security of all youth and staff in the residential program
• Teach youth skills and address behavioral concerns effectively
• Ensure implementation of the care plan for each youth and provide written and verbal progress each shift as directed
• Work within the school environment to support the academic, social, and behavioral needs of each youth
• Lead recreation activities for youth within the facility and in the community when appropriate
• Always maintain visual supervision of youth, including awake overnight shifts
• Collaborate with Family Coaches as needed to ensure a seamless transition from the residential program to home as part of the discharge process
• Provide orientation to new youth to ensure safe and effective admission to the program
• Ability to intervene and support staff in high-risk situations with strong modelling, verbal de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention approaches to maintain safety for all youth and staff

Position Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, public administration, criminal justice, or related field preferred
• CPR preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Hours of Work:
  Expect to work 40 hour a week minimum.
• Travel:
  Some travel required.
• Exposure:
  The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be exposed to blood borne and other hazardous chemicals. Finally, the noise level in the work environment can be loud.
  
  In all cases personal protective equipment will be provided to the employee in combination with adequate ventilation and other engineering controls to minimize the risk of exposure or other hazardous occurrence.
• Physical:
  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with special challenges to perform these essential functions.