YD Broward - Success Coach, Middle School Program, FORCE 26-27 School Year

YMCA • Fort Lauderdale, FL

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director/Lead Success Coach, the Success Coach is primarily responsible for the engagement, assessment, goal development and creation of extended learning plans for the youth participating in the YOUTH FORCE Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and a major in social work or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in working with adolescents in an educational criminal justice, or human services setting required.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals, public groups and employees of the organization.
• Experience coordinating youth development and youth enrichment programs.
• Effective organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to develop and maintain open channels of communication between home and school.
• Knowledge of school/community relationships and community problems, interests and concerns.
• Strong organizational and leadership ability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of community groups, organizations, district staff, consultants, students and parents.
• Must submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.
• Must successfully complete a drug test. Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Professional training in child abuse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a complete intake and registration of students.
• Works with agencies and service providers to facilitate case coordination and information sharing.
• Refers youth and their families to appropriate community agencies or counseling agencies for social and educational needs.
• Maintains case records and provides assistance with appropriate documentation.
• Assists with prevention/education curriculum development and presentations.
• Assists with onsite operations as directed.
• Coordinate, prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner.
• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements and standards.
• Plan, initiate and monitor innovative programs for youth and their families.
• Work with culturally diverse students, families, and staff.
• May provide some direct supervision to interns and volunteers.
• Adhere to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements that mandate by law all childcare personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The YMCA requires employees to follow the internal reporting procedures with the assistance of the Program Managers.
• Ensure that the proper staffs to child ratios are maintained at all times and reports discrepancies to the Site Supervisor or Program Manager as needed.
• Assist the Site Supervisor in any other appropriate ways as directed.

Benefits

• YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team/ Branch Leader): Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level