POSITION SUMMARY:
Akin is seeking a dynamic Youth Life Coach (YLC) to work with our RAYS Up program to support us in achieving our mission, vision, goals, and values. This is a hands-on role that needs an individual who has overcome their own life challenges and is excited to share their own resilience story with youth that may find themselves in similar situations. This position primarily serves students (ages 11-21) within the Renton School District.
This position has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Youth Support Services
- Provides individual coaching to at-risk youth 2-4 times per month, covering topics such as identifying strengths and interests, identifying barriers to success, focusing on educational aspects (such as high school completion, postsecondary exposure, academic progress, and school-based support), and setting SMART goals
- Conducts social skills groups (up to 10 youth) in school- and community-based settings
- Plans and executes 6-8 out-of-school activities during the academic school year, and a five-week summer program, maintaining a safe environment for youth, staff, and volunteers at all times
- Provides case management services, including referrals to counseling, basic needs services, and other supportive programs to assist youth and their families in developing stability and self-sufficiency
- Maintains collaborative relationships with families, schools, and/or community contacts to effectively monitor participant’s progress and advocate for participant’s needs
- Serves as task supervisor for student interns (as needed), including modeling, training, assigning projects, monitoring workload, answering questions, and evaluating the intern’s performance in an effective and timely manner
Administrative Duties
- Microsoft Work, Outlook, and Office Proficiency
- Maintains client records in accordance with agency policy and program contracts utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Annual self-assessment and consults with team in setting goals for program improvement. Consults on program design and curriculum revision when needed to reflect current youth culture and emerging community issues
- Collects data as needed to track program outcomes and complete reports to Clinical Director, Administrative Support, and outside organizations in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned.
- Participates in professional development opportunities regarding antiracism, oppression, and cultural humility/curiosity, and regularly assess own performance and program for related improvements
- Participates in ongoing job-related professional development, in-service trainings, and continuing education
- Assists with internal Akin staff training opportunities as available
- Complies with all Akin policies and procedures, including those regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse
- Participates in regular administrative, clinical, and reflective supervision with designated supervisor
- Participates in scheduled team and administrative meetings
- Contributes to federal, state, and local reporting requirements and reporting of child abuse
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated success in working with youth individually and in group settings
- Willing and able to self-identify as a person who has lived experience, i.e., has experiences within marginalized/underserved areas, has maneuvered through the public education system, has interacted with the juvenile justice system, or has experience with mental health services
- Ability to embrace and support Akin’s commitment to fostering an inclusive organization
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This job is performed in a professional office environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
- This position is located within the Greater Renton Area
WORKING REMOTELY:
Working remotely is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace, but remote work cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Remote work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Regular, predictable attendance is required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/GED required
- At least 2 years of experience in youth development work
- Commitment to racial, social, and economic justice including antiracism work
- Possess a valid driver’s license, have a state required minimum automobile insurance, and be able to use own vehicle for the job
- Verifiable safe driving record
- Akin background check and drug screen requirement
- A clear portable background check through Washington Department of Early Learning
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work, education, or closely related field
- Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desired
- Bilingual/Bicultural strongly preferred
- Young adults ages 21-30 with lived experience receiving services as a youth in complex, child serving systems (juvenile justice, behavioral health, child welfare, K-12 education) and is prepared to use that experience in helping others
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary range for this position is $21.44 to 27.14.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 10 days of vacation leave each year, one personal day each year, and will accrue one sick day per month (pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees will also enjoy 14 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We also offer EAP and mental health benefits.
Renton, Washington
Part Time, Contractor