Full Time Youth Care Coach

At Unbound Now, it has always been our aim to fight for the protection of the vulnerable, identify the exploited, and advocate for survivors of human trafficking on their path to restoration. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as people who are hope driven, service oriented, and excellence focused. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith.

In 2022, Unbound Now opened The Reagan, a faith-based specialized home for girls ages 12-17 who have experienced sexual exploitation. Our Youth Care Coaches are responsible for the daily care and supervision of youth placed at The Reagan. Youth Care Coaches build healthy relationships with the youth of The Reagan and act as mentors to assist in creating a trauma-informed, healing environment.

Job Title : Youth Care Coach

Position Type : Full Time-FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Location : The Reagan, Waco, TX

Job Summary : Unbound Now Waco runs a specialized home for girls ages 12-17 who have experienced sexual exploitation. The Youth Care Coach will be responsible for the daily care and supervision of youth placed at The Reagan. The Youth Care Coach will build healthy relationships with the youth of The Reagan and will act as a mentor to assist in creating a trauma-informed, healing environment.

Compensation : Hourly rate

Benefits : Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package including health insurance for employee and family with premiums covered by employer; employer-paid life insurance for employee; and the option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days with a 1-year vesting period). Dental and Vision are available at employee expense.

Schedule / Availability : TBD - Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays expected

Working conditions : Duties are primarily carried out in a residential home or professional setting. On rare occasions, tasks may be performed in environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, odors, or elevated noise levels

Travel : This position may require limited travel for training and team / professional development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supervise the youth living at The Reagan
• Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of youth and when performing assigned responsibilities
• Oversee youths' completion of chores to maintain the home's cleanliness and sanitation, including laundry, kitchen, bathrooms, orderliness of the common areas and bedrooms, taking out trash, etc.
• Recognize red flag behavior with youth and respond according to policy, and report appropriately
• Complete laundry for communal linen items such as sheets and towels
• Maintain daily progress notes for each assigned youth before the end of the shift
• Complete incident reports before the end of the shift
• Provide incoming staff with the necessary information at shift change
• Administer and document all administration of prescription and non-prescription medication as approved / required for each youth
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks for youth residing at The Reagan following the established menu, local health regulations, and individual dietary restrictions and allergies
• Provide transportation as needed
• Teach youth life skills through the use of Trauma-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and other trauma-informed approaches to care
• Perform residential responsibilities related to the care of youth in The Reagan, including appropriate clothing and hygiene; participation in school / homework, spiritual development, recreational, and age-appropriate skill development activities
• Develop appropriate, supportive, and professional relationships with each assigned youth
• Serve as a positive role model to youth
• Apply approved behavior modification techniques to de-escalate inappropriate behaviors
• Facilitate and monitor youth phone calls to persons on the youth's approved contact list
• Comply with Unbound Now policies and code of ethics
• Participate in mandatory team meetings, staff training, and other collaborative efforts, as needed
• Participate in supervision and development meetings with the House Manager

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Report to : House Manager

Direct Reports : None

Works with : Unbound Now HQ, DFPS; HHS; Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team; partner agencies, service providers, and other Reagan House staff