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Job Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Life Skills Coach to perform human services work with juveniles involved with the Court Service Unit. The successful candidate will develop, implement and monitor comprehensive plans with youth to work toward goal setting/attainment, social and emotional skills, job readiness, financial literacy and job readiness. Attendance at juvenile probation meetings, routine court testimony, data collection, data analysis and reporting are key position functions. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field; two years related experience and/or training in counseling, case management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid state driver's license. Work Monday thru Friday, some evenings. Must clear criminal background investigation. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is a non-exempt position. SUMMARY The Life Skills Coach has responsibilities for empowering juveniles with skill building techniques to youth in the program. The position requires interventions and support services for identified at-risk youth, in accordance with applicable 23 Court Service Unit and Virginia Community Crime Control policies and regulations. Performs human services work in the assessment, coaching and monitoring of youth involved with the 23 Juvenile Court Service Unit. Develops and implements individualized plans to foster life skills and social competence. Routine court testimony, data collection, data analysis and reporting are key position functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned Administer standardized assessments for referred youth. Coordinates and monitors program activities pertaining to the implementation of 23 Court Service Unit policies and procedures and the Code of Virginia. Develop and monitor individualized plans that incorporate youth, family and community areas of need and strengths. This includes consideration of physical and clinical needs with an emphasis on emotional, social and intellectual functioning. Coordinate transportation for youth to attend school, activities and individual or family sessions/meetings as necessary. Conducts home visits to assess risk factors and implement interventions. Assists with the identification of youth displaying risk factors and consults with local juvenile probation personnel to reduce youth risk factors on a consistent basis. Conducts family, individual and group planning sessions. This includes participation in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and Family Assessment and Planning Team meetings as appropriate. Works collaboratively with other community agencies for service coordination and program development. This includes referrals to community resources to assist students and their families. Prepares progress evaluations and recommendation reports; routinely provides testimony in court. Collects and analyzes data on barriers to goal progress, baseline data and trends over time. This includes data collection for Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) reporting. Maintains appropriate documentation as established by the Department of Juvenile Justice for VJCCCA funds. Initiates incentive programs and support strategies to improve youth engagement and to reward youth progress. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field; two years related experience and/or training in counseling, case management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid state driver's license. Work Monday thru Friday, some evenings. Must clear criminal background investigation.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of an appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
