REPS Coach

FRESH LIFELINES FOR YOUTH INC•Redwood City, CA

14d•$28 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The REPS Program builds skills around agency, self-sufficiency, and self-advocacy in transitional-age young people that are sentenced to long-term incarceration and supports them in accomplishing their goals on their individual rehabilitation plans. The REPS Coach provides direct coaching and transition support for incarcerated youth participating in the REPS program. Coaches work closely with youth to support rehabilitation goals, skill development, self advocacy and preparation for step-down programming and community reintegration. In addition to providing one on one and group support within the institutional setting, the coach supports youth participating in community passes and collaborates with system, school and community stakeholders to help youth navigate transitions successfully.

Requirements

Deep commitment to equity, social, racial, and economic justice.
Rapport-building skills.
Practical stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong motivating skills.
Strong communication skills.
Belief in FLY’s vision, mission 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.
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they feel they only meet 75% of the position requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing case management/coaching for incarcerated youth
Meet with youth regularly to build rapport and conduct assessments
Support and coach youth as they navigate their long term sentence, step-down and eventually prepare for Reentry services and community integration
Support youth participating in community passes by providing coaching, transition support, accountability planning and coordination with key stakeholders
Support facilitation of weekly workshops and program activities in collaboration with REPS team
Enter data to track youth progress throughout the program
Provide ongoing case/crisis management for 10-15 Program Youth in Long Term Incarceration
Meet with each youth on caseload for 8 hours per month (this includes both group and individual contacts)
Provide crisis management and support to youth as needed.
Conduct intakes with each youth on caseload (which will include a Service Learning Plan and a variety of assessments)
Assist youth with locating and receiving outside services to address identified needs
Attend youth court dates regularly
Provide general Programmatic and administrative support
Participate and engage in systems, community, and school meetings/events to understand the needs of the secure environment
Maintain positive relationships with school, community, and system providers, including probation officers,and unit staff
Lead efforts supporting youth in participating in systems spaces that allow them to elevate their voice, engage in advocacy, celebrate their accomplishments, and take action on issues impacting youth and the community
Lead external presentations about FLY’s REPS Program and represent the agency at community meetings, as needed
Independently navigate and coordinate with institutional and community stakeholders to to advocate for youth needs and rehabilitation planning while balancing FLY’s strategic relationships and priorities

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.
Mileage Reimbursement