Job description

CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SERVICESPOSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: COACH
DEPARTMENT: CHILD WELFARE ? FOSTER CARE
DIVISION: FAIR FUTURES
REPORTS TO: COACH SUPERVISOR
PROGRAM PURPOSE:
FAIR FUTURES is a new initiative developed by a public/private partnership and is solely focused on improving educational, employment and housing outcomes for youth in foster care.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Coaches will be responsible for motivating young adults in foster care, ages 14 ? 21, by utilizing conversational and motivational interviewing techniques to explore potential educational and career paths as well as current viable soft skill learning opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
OVERALL, COACHES
? Build relationships with 15 young people;
? Provide ongoing social/emotional support;
? Work 1:1 with young people to develop individualized academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths and take measurable steps towards their goals;
? Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals;
? Help young people persist in these settings, navigate any challenges that arise, celebrate successes, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey.
? Should a youth not be successful in any particular school/program setting, Coaches help young people reflect on the experience and work with them to set new goals and transition to the next opportunity.
? Collaborate with Case Planners, Tutors, Specialists, and foster/birth parents, as needed, to help youth achieve their goals and ensure their overall well-being;
? Connect young people to peer group supports and build positive relationships;
? Ensure young people who are aging out can access and maintain stable, affordable housing and build independent living skills.

QUALITIES & COMPETENCIES OF EFFECTIVE COACHES:
RELATIONAL SKILLS
? Ability to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, youth development lens;
? Compassionate, patient, and empathetic;
? A love for working with young people;
? Strong ability to relate to young people, engage them in conversation, and provide support and encouragement;
? Consistent and reliable;
? Values and promotes diversity;
? A belief that change is possible;
? Able to maintain healthy boundaries;
? Able to remain calm during moments of tension and stress.

Job Type: Full-time

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