Peer Point Coach

FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC•Redwood City, CA

5d•$28 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Peer Point is a new FLY program, designed by San Mateo County youth, that aims to address systemic inequities in the San Mateo County juvenile justice system and in school disciplinary practices for youth from underserved and system-impacted communities. Peer Point is a restorative, healing-centered intervention to the school-to-prison pipeline that centers youth agency. The Peer Point Coach provides restorative, healing centered coaching support for youth participating in the peer point program. Coaches work closely with youth, family, schools and community stakeholders and youth leaders to support youth in addressing the root causes of school disciplinary and justice system involvement through restorative practices, relationship building, accountability and individualized support planning. In addition to supporting youth directly, the Peer Point Coach helps coordinate and facilitate restorative justice circles, supports implementation of restorative plans and collaborates with youth volunteers, youth advocates and the Youth Leadership Team to create meaningful opportunities for healing, growth, leadership and community connection. The Coach is expected to navigate complex relationship dynamics and system interactions with flexibility, professionalism and a strong commitment to youth agency and restorative justice principles.

Requirements

Deep commitment to equity, social, racial, and economic justice.
Leader with strong work ethic and presence.
Collaborative multi-tasker.
Consummate professional in all matters of confidentiality and client safety.
Familiar with the juvenile justice population.
Experience working with youth with juvenile justice involvement.
Demonstrated skill in working with stakeholders, community partners, and parents.
Belief in FLY’s vision, mission and values: accountable, dedicated, respectful, equitable and just, loving, innovative, hopeful, and youth-centered.
Cultural Responsivity: Demonstrates an openness and commitment to equity, justice, and belonging. This includes being aware of one’s own bias and privilege, building an understanding of systems of oppression, and valuing diverse perspectives; you take actions to learn and contribute to an environment that creates power-sharing, access, and opportunity within our community.
High Quality: The ability to own your work, be accountable, and take initiative to produce high-quality results. This includes setting and achieving standards that demonstrate a high level of care and commitment to our mission, our population, our colleagues and our partners.
Collaboration: The ability to work effectively within a team and intentionally across teams to contribute to FLY’s mission and agency goals. When working with others, you exercise your strengths and build on the strengths of others.
Communication: The ability to convey information effectively with consideration of the situation and audience. This includes communicating clearly with people of different backgrounds and cultures in which you demonstrate self-awareness, empathy, and active listening.
Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to problem solving that considers multiple perspectives and actively identifies creative solutions to address individual and systemic challenges.
Adaptability: The ability to adapt and respond to change effectively. This includes engaging in continuous learning, maintaining a solutions orientation, and proactively seeking opportunities to be supportive of change that best serves our mission.

Nice To Haves

COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, but exemptions based on medical history or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices are allowed and must be approved through FLY’s compliance department.

Responsibilities

Engage with youth and family to understand needs, strengths, and goals of youth in completing Restorative Plan
Prepare youth to participate in Restorative Circles
Complete assessments to determine key services and interventions to address root causes of justice or disciplinary system engagement
Collaborate with Youth Leadership Team and Peer Advocates to provide youth with personalized, evidence-based Restorative Plan options
Recruit youth volunteers for Restorative Circles
Co-facilitate restorative circles
Plan and prepare circles with youth volunteers, youth advocates, addressing barriers for youth participation, and administering stipends
Identify & coordinate opportunities for youth to meet Restorative Plan goals; make referrals to services - both internal and external to FLY - and ensure youth can use services as needed
Meet with family, school, and other stakeholders to understand youth context to ensure effective Restorative Plan options
Provide coaching to those youth needing additional support to identify, commit to, and complete Restorative Plan goals that address root causes
Work with Youth Leadership Team, Youth Advocates, and program volunteers to ensure alignment, preparation, and implementation of restorative practices throughout program experience for youth
Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and stored
Participate, with Program Manager and YLT, in the regular review and update of any program materials including training, recruitment plans, and implementation plans; ensure shared vision of work among all program participants and contributors
Ensure timely entry and tracking of relevant program data, including Restorative Plan progress, youth volunteer recruitment, restorative circle engagement, 1:1 coaching, etc. against internal and external program goals
Collect, review, and store relevant paperwork for all youth and volunteers to ensure FLY meets compliance standards
Enter and track budget program budget expenditures
Other duties as assigned and needed.

Benefits

Full medical dental, vision, and chiropractic healthcare
Retirement contribution match
10+ PTO Days
12 Holiday Days
3-4 additional "rejuvenation days off" twice per year in July and December
Annual Wellness Funds
Annual Professional Development Funds
Employee Assistance Program (paid for by FLY)
Annual Staff Retreat, Holiday Party, End of Year Celebration, Team Off Sites, and other FLY Events.
Customize your Work Schedule (dependent on supervisor approval based on positional and departmental needs)
Hybrid of In-Office and Remote Work (frequency of required in-person work is dependent upon the role)
8 Hours of Civic Engagement
Mileage Reimbursement.