Sandalphon’s Heart and Home is a unique and innovative orphanage for youth that have been victims of sex trafficking or sexual abuse, homeless youth, gangsters, addicts, youth with mental health issues, LGBTQIA youth, and probation youth.  We provide a home like atmosphere where these troubled youth can heal through our healing regimen program and spiritual boot camp. Currently we are hiring for Angel Care Youth Coaches to govern and manage each of the above 7 categories. We are looking to preferably hire those that have experienced the above tribulations and have healed from their experiences and are ready to express love and empathy to our youth residents.

 

This position serves as a positive role model for residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors. In addition, this position will provide guidance and support for youth to heal, connect to their spiritual source and grow into well-rounded and healed individuals. This position also contributes to the formulation and implementation of the resident transitional living plan and assist with life skills learning, transportation, and administrative duties.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A human service Bachelors degree (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Special Education, etc) is a plus but not required. Experience providing case management services to children/youth and their families preferred.


• Any experience being trafficked, sexually abused, prostitution, substance abuse, mental health issue, previously from the LGBTQIA community, or on probation is a requirement.


• Our foundation of healing is biblically based and spiritual, therefore, we are searching for adults and young adults that have a strong faith in God and are spiritually mature.


• Experience working with or serving youth in a previous occupation or volunteer role is a plus.


• A strong understanding of youth angst, youth brain development, youth behavioral challenges and adolescence in general.


• Able to understand and adopt our strategic concept based on the 8 clubs associated with our residents healing regimen and boot camp. (please see our website for more information at (link removed)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviewing children and families;


• Conducting youth assessments.


• Familiarize self with youth's strengths and weaknesses in leisure skills, socialization, motor development and physical condition and plan activities to complement youth's needs.


• Preparing and maintaining case records.


• Service planning by developing individualized treatment and service plans.


• Creating wish lists and needs assessments. 


• Implementing external/outdoor therapeutic strategies.


• Planning a pamper regimen.


• Coordinating services to minimize fragmentation of care, reduce barriers, and link children with appropriate services to ensure comprehensive, continuous access to needed medical, social, education, and other services appropriate to the needs of the resident.


• Collaborating closely with the family assessment and planning teams and other involved parties in preparation of all case plans. Preparing and carrying out social plans with children and families;


• Preparatory counseling with youth and families for placement or discharge, or both.


• Collaborating and building rapport with law enforcement, probation officers, court appointed advocates, and other community resources.


• Serve as a facilitator for young person's person-centered planning and his/her Transitional Living Plan (TLP) team.


• Assist youth in acquiring access to community resources (e.g., employment, housing, Rainbow Scholars funding, etc.)


• Collect and record data relevant to the youth's progress on their TLP goals and submit monthly and quarterly reports to the referring worker of the placing agency.


• Conduct weekly Life Skills Groups, review youth's progress with Life Skills Development, and discuss barriers with the Program Director to determine appropriate activities and events.


• Initiate and supervise activities within the daily and weekly schedules that promote Life Skill Development and Independent Living.

Sandalphon’s Heart and Home offers a competitive benefits package for all part-time and full-time employees to include (part-time staff have limited options):



* Comprehensive Health Insurance options

* Dental & Vision Insurance

* Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts

* Comprehensive Employee Assistant Plan

* Employer Group Life Insurance

* Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Paid Time Off

* 10 observed holidays

* Discounts at T-Mobile Wireless

* Wellness Initiatives and team building activities plus annual retreats

* Opportunities for professional advancement for qualified individuals

*Family Leave*Discounts at amusement parks

*Birthday extravaganza

 

*If you are interested in this position you must answer the screening questions in order to be considered as a candidate, otherwise your resume could get ignored.