Life Coach- School Site Mentoring Program

Young Community Developers•San Francisco, CA

7d•$37 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Young Community Developers (YCD) is a nonprofit organization established in 1973, serving residents of all ages in San Francisco's most underserved communities. YCD aims to empower residents towards economic mobility through education, workforce development, and social services, striving to break the cycle of poverty. The organization serves approximately 1,200 community members annually and has been recognized as one of the top 50 best non-profits to work for in the United States. The SF Justice Initiative is a strategy to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline for middle schoolers by providing support within schools and preventing entry into the juvenile delinquency system. This initiative is a collaboration with Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, Young Community Developers (YCD), Legal Services for Children, Disability Rights California, and Youth Law Center. The School Crisis Response Program Initiative is a collaborative effort focused on creating a safe and supportive environment within SFUSD by addressing violence, providing crisis intervention, and implementing prevention strategies. This initiative involves partnerships with Samoan Community Development Center, Wraparound Project, Roadmap to Peace, Tailormade, Community Youth Center SF, DCYF, JPD, and SFUSD.

Requirements

Clearance of TB test and fingerprinting are required
Must not be on active probation or parole
Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at SFUSD school sites
Ability to travel to all SFUSD school sites as required
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and the ability and willingness to work with economically and culturally diverse clientele from various professional and ethnic backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written communications, patience, diplomacy, and high level of customer service skills
Ability to think critically, problem solve and be resourceful
Embraces cultural differences and is willing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Self-motivated individual who has a passion to ensure that program goals, objectives and tasks are completed in a timely fashion and exceeds standards
An efficient multi-tasker who demonstrates effective time management and the capacity to meet competing deadlines
Must have proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong commitment to the mission of Young Community Developers Inc. and to individuals from diverse populations
Well organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet goal objectives
Team player, true attention to detail, ability to complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Continuous commitment to improving occupational knowledge
Demonstrate competency using Microsoft Office and Google Suites, Zoom and other technology platforms

Nice To Haves

B.A./B.S. degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience preferred or associate's degree and four years of related experience. Candidates with 5 or more years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide mentoring/care coordination support to SFUSD middle school students during normal school hours
Conduct assessments of youth to identify their needs and goals to develop a care plan
Work collaboratively within the team to develop interventions and supports for the youth and their families.
Develop and facilitate care planning with specific goals related to academic and social-emotional learning and development (SEL/D).
Maintain ongoing caseload and consistent and timely written and electronic documentation of contacts with youth, their families, and community partners
Make and maintain contact with school officials, counselors, and other service providers/adult allies associated with the youth.
Conduct weekly home, community, and school visits for participants.
Provide one-on-one and group sessions for youth
Provide classroom observation and support
Provide Support during IEP Meetings, Expulsion Hearings and Reentry planning
Provide check-in with student and guardians
Prepare reports for DCYF-CMS and weekly citywide weekly coordination meetings
Participate in weekly youth services and supports meeting
Connect youth to additional services as identified by the School Crisis Support Team
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
Generous zero to low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision premiums, and Life insurance
Free life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Employer-sponsored Health Spending Account with eligible plans
2 weeks of vacation accrued annually for the first 2 years of employment
Accrued paid sick time; 80 hours max
16 paid holidays annually (Presidential Election Day added every 4 years)
Personal Birthday Holiday
End-of-Year paid Respite Week
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health & Wellness services for all employees
401K after one year of service and 21 Years of Age with a 4% company match
Professional development program to promote career advancement
Discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment
A fun, purposeful, and inclusive culture through in-office events, volunteerism, and community-based networking opportunities.