OC Coach
JOB DESCRIPTION
The OC Coach supports the successful operation of OC programming, coaches youth from crisis toward healing and overcoming, and works with the OC team to ensure quality services.
1. Activities & Supports - Develops and leads daily programming for OC youth including life skills and recreation activities in a way that is effective and engaging for youth.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: Minimum age of 21 years old, Bachelor’s Degree required with preference to degree in social services related field.
Experience: Experience in working with at-risk and or homeless youth. Education or experience in trauma informed care, resiliency, cultural competency, bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desired.
Additional Requirements:
Familiarity with Little Rock area resources preferred.
Understanding of normal adolescent development.
Comfortable interacting with youth in informal settings.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with noise, distractions, and interruptions.
Must have a team focused attitude.
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 the 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.
Overview
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of transforming 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 these 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.
Immerse is a collaboration of redemptive innovators who pair ambitious faith with strategy in all pursuits, especially anything labeled as “impossible.” We’re hungry for healing for all, and we’re especially interested in those who have been counted out. We are looking for someone who fits our values of with, worship, and scrappy and who can fully embrace our statement of faith and affirmations.
TO APPLY
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@immersearkansas.org with “OC Coach” as the subject line of the email.