Extended Foster Care Success Coach

Youth Villages•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Youth Villages has been transforming the lives of children and families for over 35 years through innovative, research-based programs. As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve over 47,000 youth and 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. We are seeking purpose-driven individuals passionate about making a difference. With over 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting employees through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters. 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. 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.

Requirements

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 (others subject to review)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
Experience serving transition age youth (preferred)
Experience in systems of care including foster care, juvenile justice, runaway, and homeless youth programs (preferred)
Clinical experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

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