Extended Foster Care Success Coach

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Program Overview:

In partnership with Arizona's Department of Children's Services (DCS), Youth Villages provides support to young people (ages 17 to 23) wanting to maintain eligibility for extended foster care services through the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program. The goal of EFC is to ensure better outcomes for young people as they transition into adulthood. The program offers individualized, clinically focused case management and counseling support across key areas: interpersonal connectedness/social support, housing, mental and physical health, career and employment, life skills, and education.

At its core, EFC equips young people with the self-sufficiency and self-advocacy skills needed for long-term success after foster care.

Position Overview:

The EFC Success Coach engages youth in a coach-like way and provides strengths-based case management and interventions as needed for youth and young adults preparing for and participating in the Extended Foster Care Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The EFC Success Coach:

Carries a caseload of up to 20 young adults

Maintains weekly communication and meets with each youth/young adult in-person 1 to 3 times per month (depending on need)
Builds a supportive relationship with youth/young adult, works to develop goals and a plan for achieving those goals, and monitors/adjusts the plan based on progress and need areas

Utilizes interventions to address the following domains: housing, education, natural supports and healthy relationships, employment, health, transportation, and money management

Acts as a liaison with community service providers and other key stakeholders

Participates and/or facilitates team-based planning meetings as needed

Empowers young adults to build a strong support system by utilizing their natural environment and community resources

Provides transportation assistance as needed

Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills

Conducts on-going assessment of young adult to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective

Engages and aligns with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment

Provides on-call crisis support to the young adult (schedules vary by location)
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary:$58,000 - $66,000 based on education and license

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy…