Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Youth Skills Coach
*This is a temporary to possibly permanent position*
Earn $26.00/hour
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A YOUTH SKILLS COACH IN PITTSBURGH, PA, AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN'S LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Youth Skills Coach 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.
Does this interest you? We’d love for you to join our team in helping children and families create safe, happy, and healthy environments.
How you get to use your skills as a Youth Skills Coach…
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
Required Experience of a Youth Skills Coach:
High School Diploma required with a minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health, addiction, child welfare or related human service field
Bachelor degree, preferred
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
Physical Requirements of a Youth Skills Coach:
Word processing: Including responding to e-mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings, etc
Completing paperwork in appropriate database systems
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Sit in and/or drive a vehicle for up to several hours
Walk up/down stairs
Schedule for a Youth Skills Coach: Non-Exempt
Regular hours entail 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Must be able to flex schedule to meet program needs as services are provided in the evening and weekends due to youth and family availability
Weekend and evening hours are necessary when scheduled for an on-call rotation
Why Cayuga Centers?
Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
Committed to employee professional development and advancement
We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities
Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
Large and growing national footprint
Benefits for a Youth Skills Coach:
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) available
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection