Youth Skills Coach

Cayuga Centers•Pittsburgh, PA

19d•$26

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is seeking a Youth Skills Coach to provide support and mentoring to children and adolescents in our Pittsburgh Treatment Foster Care (TFFC) Program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, your responsibilities will include meeting with youth one or more times a week to work on skill development, help them succeed at school, and navigate life challenges. The Youth Skills Coach is crucial in making a difference by providing guidance, support, and resources to empower young individuals to achieve their personal goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma required with a minimum of 2 years experience in mental health, addiction, child welfare or related human service field
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Vehicle Required - must be safe and dependable
Maintains professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality
Ability to observe a child’s behavior and implement behavioral regulation techniques
Demonstrate conceptual understanding of developmentally appropriate behavior for children/adolescents in the home, school, and community
Ability to establish a strong relationship with a child or adolescent
Ability to provide skill-building training to assist a child in the acquisition of new skills and goal achievement
Ability to work cooperatively with Program Director and the Treatment Team to implement the youth’s treatment plan; accept supervision well; be readily available for consultation; attend meetings; complete assigned paperwork

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide skills training and life skills coaching to youth in the TFFC Program who range from 0 to 21 years old
Provide activities to match the child’s needs, as specified by the Program Director
Coordinate with the Program Director, the treatment team and the foster parents to manage the rewards, privileges, and consequences associated with behavioral modification
Provide skills training and coaching for identified behaviors or areas that need enhancement
Provide skills training to each youth one or more times per week or as determined by the Program Director. These skills may include but are not limited to behavior management skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and peer interaction skills.
Conduct role-playing, play educational games, model activities, teaching, debriefing, or employ other strategies to facilitate skills training
Receive training and ongoing supervision to implement the appropriate skills coaching sessions
Document each skills training session on the appropriate forms and turn them into the program Director in a timely fashion each week
Attend weekly treatment team meetings and work in collaboration with the treatment team.
Immediately report emergencies such as runaways, accidents, or medical problems and will document these accordingly.
Provide hourly respite and transportation for program youth as needed as defined by the Program Director
Provide transportation and supervision of family time visitation to support permanency achievement
Serve on the on-call rotation
Complete other duties/tasks as assigned by supervisor and agency leadership

Benefits

80 hours of Vacation
10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) match up to 4%
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection