About this role
Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.
$24-26 an hour
Position Summary: The PYEP (Positive Youth Engagement Program) Program provides individualized care to youth transition from program-supported activities to community involvement by building confidence, reducing reliance on formal supports, and strengthening natural connections. These structured and community-embedded experiences promote skill development, self-esteem, and stability while reducing risk factors associated with out-of-home placement and supporting long term community integration.
Responsibilities:
- Co-facilitate and implement treatment plans with director and youth coaches.
- Ensure participation in appropriate services including mental health, substance abuse counseling, and community treatment services
- Facilitate relationships between youth, family, caregivers, and youth coaches as well as conduct follow up with youth to encourage engagement in treatment.
- Advocate on behalf of all youth, promote positive behaviors , provide support in time of crisis.
- Provide support to the parents of youth including but not limited to service navigation of county and state provided resources.
- Attend scheduled team meetings and maintain ongoing communication with the team.
- Record, maintain, and provide all necessary documentation
- Must be flexible, creative, and have the ability to work well with a variety of youth and caregivers from a diversity of backgrounds.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field required .
Experience
- 1 year of experience in youth human services or related field strongly preferred .
- Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required .
Benefits
Benefits available to all staff:
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Full Time Benefits:
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.