Program Coach

About Our Organization

Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education, and ultimately, to succeed in school and in life.  We believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924 and celebrating 100 years of impact this year, Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 18,000 youth around the country.  For more information, visit www.youth-guidance.org.

Position Summary: The EVOLVE Program Coach is responsible for training implementation and coaching for the EVOLVE program, Youth Guidance’s innovative approach to scaling tier 2 group intervention circles to improve student outcomes. Youth Guidance trains school staff to facilitate EVOLVE circles while also providing training to school staff on creating safe, supportive and responsive learning environments. The EVOLVE Program Coach will support in this effort, working collaboratively with the Manager of Curriculum Design, Director of Professional Development and Curriculum Design, National Implementation Manager, EVOLVE Evaluation Manager, and design consultants. The EVOLVE Program Coach will travel as needed (20%) to facilitate training and coaching with school based EVOLVE Circle leaders.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Co-facilitates the implementation of the EVOLVE Training Academy, the program’s professional development and coaching strategy to build capacity of EVOLVE Circle leaders

• Provides on-going training during EVOLVE Circle leaders virtual coaching sessions

• Provides technical assistance and support to EVOLVE Circle leaders on EVOLV(ed) , the program’s online learning management system

• Assists the adaptations of the EVOLVE curriculum, a structured group curriculum that supports students in forming a positive sense of self, developing healthy relationships, and engaging in school

• Works collaboratively with the program team and EVOLVE Evaluation Manager to iterate curriculum design as warranted

• Collaborates with the Manager of Curriculum Design, Director of Professional Development and Curriculum Design and design consultants to ensure that best practices in the fields of student and educator well-being, healthy relationships, and effective learning environments.

• Participates in ongoing staff development, as needed, to stay current with ongoing program area trends

• Assures the agency’s core values and key concepts are interwoven into program design and implementation, as allowed by program stakeholders

• Supports, builds, and shares best practices for positive student outcomes.

• Supports school staff with tracking and monitoring student data.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, social work, psychology, human services, or counseling
• 3-5 years of work experience in education, human service, youth development, or social service field
• 3-5 years of work experience in curriculum development or school-based program implementation
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Experience working in and with schools and school staff
• Experience in creating and facilitating professional development for school staff
• A minimum of 3 years of working in or with an educational system with a focus on student well-being support is strongly preferred
• Experience in a Middle or High School setting preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Possesses excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills live in-person and virtually.
• Proficiency with technology and systems with an emphasis on an ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong service and support orientation towards students, educators and school communities.
• Strong coaching and interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
• Effective communicator with excellent verbal, written and negotiation skills to communicate effectively and with integrity across various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt during new and shifting priorities with a solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work well both independently and cross-functionally.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated passion and dedication to the agency’s mission and the continuous improvement of service quality.

Core Competencies

• **Communication:**Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening
• **Client orientation:**Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize the impact
• **Equity mindset:**Understands and is committed to goals of equity, consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
• **Growth mindset:**Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required, demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn
• **Ownership and quality of work:**Effectively manages own work, and work of the team to ensure delivery of high-quality work
• **Supervisory skills:**Effectively manages and develops others
• **Mission drive:**Demonstrates commitment to the missing of the organization as a whole and alignment with organization values

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

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.

• This job operates in a professional office environment
• Occasional local and national travel

Benefits

Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full-time employees including the option to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans as well as short-term disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, pet insurance, 401k, a wellness program and more. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Compensation

$60,000.00 -$66,000.00

Pay is determined by your educational background and relevant professional experience.

Our Values

At Youth Guidance, we believe that creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We acknowledge that many systems and institutions intended to support youth do not provide fair treatment or access for everyone. We strive to celebrate the unique qualities of youth and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.