Transformational Beginning (TrB) Coach

UTEC, Inc•Lawrence, MA

5d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transformational Beginning (TrB) Coach will support and provide services to young adults (YAs) in UTEC’s Transformational Beginnings (TrB) programming from the time they join UTEC until they move on to the Workforce Programming Phase. S/he will provide wraparound services and prepare young adults for enrollment in TrB, and work with young adults on a one-on-one basis to develop their initial Individual Service Plan and to address barriers while they are still in the TrB Program. The TrB coach will help young adults transition from the TrB Program to UTEC’s Workforce Development Program and to a new Transitional Coach who will stay with the young adult for the duration of his/her UTEC experience.

Requirements

A good safe driving record with a valid driver’s license
Must have a vehicle or reliable access to a vehicle
Must be proficient with Google docs and Microsoft office
Flexibility: Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment; works hours as program and young adult’s needs arise
Commitment: Genuinely cares about the young adult and UTEC’s success
Relentless: Does not give up on young adults, proactively reaches out to them, can see them succeed even when they cannot see it themselves, uses innovative methods to contact and develop relationships with young adults
Controlled Response: Remains calm and objective when confronting defense-provoking situations; tolerates stress
Relationship Builder: Values and nurtures relationships between self and young adult, self and community partners, self and colleagues
Perspective Taking: Comfortable working in a diverse environment and considers divergent opinions
Coachable: Open to feedback and personal and professional development
Comfortable with New Technology: Learns new software quickly and uses it appropriately
Curiosity: Seeks out data and information about young adults and one’s own work, monitors data, uses data to inform action
Team Player: Upholds UTEC’s mission, values, and vibe
Drive: Hunger to do an excellent job and a passion to own one’s work
Sense of Humor: The ability to laugh at oneself is a must
At least 3 years of youth development/case management experience with proven-risk youth

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent community experience will be considered
Bilingual/bicultural preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of proven risk young men and women with various risk factors during their time in Transformational Beginnings
Communicate with each Transformational Beginnings (TrB) young adult frequently to understand who they are and to build a sense of trust
Follow up daily with TrB young adults who miss programming to encourage participation and engagement
Create an Individual Service Plan (ISP) for each TrB young adult with written details of the supports, activities, and resources required for the individual to achieve personal goals
Work with individuals to address barriers and opportunities in their ISPs
Be willing and able to lead all classroom modules
Document all assessment service plans, and any important and or critical information that pertains to the TrB young adults in UTEC’s performance measurement software
Collaborate with the Education Team, TC team, and 2Gen program as necessary to support YA ISP, family, and transition goals
Support transition of young adults from Street workers to TrB and from TrB Program to Workforce Development/Educational Program and to transfer young adult’s information to the new Transitional Coach
Provide emergency assistance and crisis intervention to TrB young adults
Attend and Provide assistance at UTEC events, field trips, and retreats
Conduct regular surveys of the TrB young adults who are disengaged from TrB programming before moving up
Support planning and implementation of a transition celebration event as YAs move from TrB to WF Program
Provide transportation for TrB young adults to appointments, court, RMV, etc.
Most importantly be an enthusiastic team player and intentionally demonstrate UTEC’s core values