WAY Lead Reunification Coach

The Children's Village • Dobbs Ferry, NY

4d

About The Position

The W.A.Y Aftercare Program works with youths transitioning from the residential treatment center to the community while helping create long-lasting sustainable plans for the families. The Lead Reunification Coach will oversee most of the program’s day to day administrative duties. The Lead coach will work with the other counselors to help develop and maintain relationships with the youths and families. The Lead Reunification Coach will work alongside the Program Manager to co-facilitate meetings and workshops in the community. The Lead Coach will work with the fair futures coaches, service providers, community members and other stakeholders. The W.A.Y Aftercare Program utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as its clinical model and foundation. DBT is an evidence-based approach which is user friendly and adaptable to the individual based upon skillset, need and level of trauma. DBT is also adaptable and integrates well with a variety of other clinical models, making it an ideal format for families who are working on maintaining reunification and integrating within their communities.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a New York State registered four-year college or university.
• Prior 3-5 years relevant experience in social service, mental health or child welfare field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Excellent computer skills and writing skills required.
• Must demonstrate understanding of the issues facing Black and Latino adolescents.
• Ability to work as a lead member of a team and can be independent when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively use a multi-cultural approach in working with special needs youth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee most of the program’s day to day administrative duties.
• Work with the other counselors to help develop and maintain relationships with the youths and families.
• Work alongside the Program Manager to co-facilitate meetings and workshops in the community.
• Work with the fair futures coaches, service providers, community members and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees