DropIn Youth Coach, Burlington- FT

Spectrum Youth and Family Services•Burlington, VT

7d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful difference in your community? Join our Basic Needs Program at the Drop-In Center as a Youth Coach. In this role, you are an important part of the Drop-In’s community, you’ll help youth access food and shelter, achieve stability, take steps to heal from trauma, and accomplish their goals. Youth Coaches are expected to participate in regular and ongoing individual and group supervision to address program development needs, care coordination for youth, and professional development needs and goals. This is a full time nonexempt position; the hours are Thursday 2:00 pm – 6pm and Friday – Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and pays $21.00 per hour. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $21.00 with a $4.00 shift differential and a robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HRA; short-term and long-term disability coverage; accrued vacation and unlimited health leave; and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be knowledgeable about issues facing target population (homelessness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental health problems, family conflict, physical health issues, criminality, etc.) or be willing to learn.
Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn about area resources available to youth and young adults and be able to dispense that information as needed to youth seeking services.
Ability to engage and build rapport while setting effective limits and boundaries with youth.
The ability to work independently and as a team member and according to the NASW code of Ethics.
Participating in supervision by identifying needs and issues, asking for assistance, support and training, and being able to offer, accept, and utilize feedback.
Commitment to the values of diversity with respect to gender identity, race, age, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, and religion.
This position may include driving the Spectrum van and/or transporting clients. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.
Must become a certified Recovery Coach in the state of Vermont within 6 months of hire, unless otherwise communicated by program director.
Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts by participating in ongoing training and professional development.
Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Maintain Drop-In Center as a safe, clean, and accessible space for youth and young adults, ages 14-24.
Provide basic needs to youth who access Drop-In services.
Adhere to the procedures and policies of the agency and of the program, assisting in programmatic policy updates as needed.
Provide supportive engagement and brief interventions based on Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care.
Use appropriate crisis intervention techniques, based on training provided, in the space to deescalate youth and maintain a safe space for all community members.
Provide resource coordination and referrals to other Spectrum and community services as appropriate.
Provide Recovery Coaching to interested youth.
Facilitate activities to attract, educate, and empower youth.
Advocate for and with youth, and assist them to access and utilize resources and services within Spectrum and the community by maintaining partnerships with other programs and agencies.
Participate as needed and requested in outreach efforts to engage youth outside of the space.
Assist in the training and mentoring of new Youth Coaches and AmeriCorps members.
Perform formal intake process with each new youth to the space.
Keep daily logs of youth and services provided.
Conduct appropriate screenings and provide data for funding requirements.
Track youth interactions and progress through detailed notes in agency database and inter-program lines of communication.
Participate in bi-weekly supervision and weekly group supervision and staff meetings, and training as needed.