Overcomer Central (OC) Coach - Little Rock
What is the oc?
Our youth center, The OC, is a safe, welcoming space where youth from crisis can come and get help. When someone walks through the door, they can easily access healthy meals, showers, laundry, and other supports designed to meet their immediate needs.
Overcoming a crisis doesn’t happen in an instant, which is why The OC is the hub for all of our operations and programming. After meeting the immediate needs of our youth, we start building a community around them to inspire growth through coaching & mentoring, Life Skills classes, educational and employment support, and community activities.
role DEscription
Reporting to the Overcomer Central (OC) Manager, the OC Coach will support the successful operation of OC programming, will coach youth from crisis toward healing and overcoming, and work with the OC team to ensure quality services. Main responsibilities will be to provide:
Activities & Supports - Develop and lead daily programming for OC youth including life skills and recreation activities in a way that is effective and engaging for youth.
Coaching - Provide care management services and other responsibilities, including referring runaway and homeless youth to a shelter, maintaining a consistent presence and positive relationship/trust with the young adults in the program, and assisting in developing a youth focused game plan.
Youth Enrichment - Provide opportunities for positive interaction, healthy connection, growth and fulfillment through consistent youth-centered activities and events and maintaining a positive, clean, safe environment for youth who come to the OC.
Cross-Program Support - In cooperation with the entire Immerse Arkansas team, create a safety net throughout the various programs of Immerse to ensure all youth receive the best possible care and support, responding timely and appropriately to individual needs.
Participate in Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding, work/life balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support, and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship, and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human/Social Services or related field.
Experience: 2+ years experience working with youth from crisis (in or aging out of foster care, adopted, homeless, trafficking victims, etc.)
Additional Requirements:
Familiarity with Little Rock area resources preferred.
Understanding of normal adolescent development.
Has a strong desire to walk with youth ages 14-24 no matter what they are going through.
Strong understanding of human development, trauma, and the process of healing for those with trauma and/or be committed to deepening understanding.
Comfortable interacting with youth in informal settings.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with noise, distractions, and interruptions.
Proficiency in using CRM systems, database management, and various communication platforms.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.
Must have a driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance.
Must be able to travel within assigned region on a daily basis.
Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications determined by the program.
Must successfully complete a required background check and drug screening.
Adherence to an ethical code as it relates to the particular professional field.
Complete at least 30 hours of training annually, relevant to the position.
Must be willing to work onsite as this is not a remote position.
Overview
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Little Rock
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Our values drive how we behave. In all we do, we seek to have hearts motivated by worship, a work ethic that is scrappy, and a commitment to stick with each youth, no matter what.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “OC Coach” as the subject line of the email.