Skills Coach

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Hourly
Division: Clinical Services
Reports To: Assistant Director of Counseling
Minimum Age: 22

Regular Hours: 1p - 9p

COMPANY OVERVIEW
More than a beautiful 75-acre campus, and beyond an accredited program or diplomas on office walls, the YOC is about people helping people. Not just in small ways, but in life changing ways. Since the early 90s, the YOC has provided a safe place for troubled children and families. Now, almost two decades later, hundreds of individuals have been helped by the YOC staff members who dedicate themselves each day to making a difference in a child's life. How does this happen? At the YOC, everyone brings their talents and gifts to the table, whether it's a winning smile, broad shoulders, strong backbone, helping hands or a heart for kids. We all know and believe in the mission of the YOC. And everyone has personally accepted the challenge to help those who are in crisis situations get back on their feet. A difficult task, but it can be accomplished together. Because if we can help save a child, then why couldn't that child save the family, the neighborhood, the community, the world.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Skills Coach serves as a primary support person to assist in the delivery of milieu treatment to adolescent females who are placed in the PROMISE Treatment Program. As such, their responsibilities include maintaining communication with the treatment team, daily support to implement treatment-related activities within the schedule, oversight of the diary card completion process and leading skills-based groups for the residents, as well as DBT parenting group. Working in tandem with the clinical staff and program leadership to provide treatment for the residents is of the utmost importance. Knowledge of YOC policies and procedures is essential for success. Leadership skills are necessary for proper implementation of policies and procedures and holding those responsible accountable. The Skills Coach reports directly to the Assistant Director of Counseling, within the clinical chain.

PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONS

2. Skills Coaching & Treatment Delivery

• Conducts skills-based groups within the Program on a regular basis.
• Monitors completion of diary cards within the Program on a daily basis.
• Conducts DBT-focused parent education groups.
• Assists and monitors implementation of the daily schedule to ensure implantation of DBT-focused milieu treatment components
• Completes outcome measures in the electronic medical record with assigned youth
• Completes documentation as required

3. Professional Development

• Attends supervision regularly
• Maintains and actively participates in professional development activities including trainings and certifications as applicable and appropriate

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related area of study preferred; comparable experience considered. Experience in residential treatment preferred.

FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATION
Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment; a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change; the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals; the ability to set appropriate limits.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
 Excellent time management skills and the ability to support multiple work assignments simultaneously
 Ability to take initiative and formulate a course of action to accomplish goals
 Must be adaptable and flexible
 Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including a variety of internal and external constituents
 Able to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner
 Must be able to prioritize and plan work to maximize efficiency
 Strong interpersonal skills required to empower team and provide accountability
 Creativity in approaching situations
 Excellent writing skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical work week is five days per week for a total of 40 hours per week, weekend and evening hours may be included. The Skills Coach will have regular contact with the residents, families, YOC program/clinical staff members, members of office administration, and YOC executive staff members. Direct contact with placing agencies by phone and in person may also be a function of this position. Courtesy and professionalism are expected at all times.

COMPENSATION
This position is full-time, and compensation includes a competitive hourly wage and benefits plan.

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision