Unbound Now is hiring: Part Time Overnight Youth Care Coach in Waco

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 Overnight Youth Care Coaches are responsible for the nightly care and supervision of youth placed at The Reagan and the daily preparations of the home. Overnight Youth Care Coaches ensure the safety of the youth during the night and maintain the home to ensure a safe, trauma informed environment.

Job Status: Part time, non-exempt

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.

Schedule/Availability: TBD - for Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays with the ability to stay awake on night shifts

Compensation: Hourly rate

Benefits: Pro-rated PTO based on hrs/wk, and option to participate in retirement plan with no match 

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

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• A minimum of 60 accredited credit hours toward higher education degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a closely related human or social services field 
• Prior experience working with youth preferred
  
• Training and experience in survivor-centered, trauma-informed services

Job Responsibilities:

• Staff arrives on time to their scheduled shift consistently
• Oversee youth’s completion of chores to maintain the home’s cleanliness and sanitation, including laundry, kitchen, bathrooms, orderliness of the common areas and bedrooms, taking out of 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 and these progress notes are to be completed within the required timeframe, before the end of shift
• Needs of the youth/house are communicated effectively during 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 placed at The Reagan, in accordance with Local Health Codes and Youth Allergies and food restrictions
• 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
• Supervise and provide support to youth while attending University of Texas Charter School at Methodist Children’s Home
• Ability to provide transportation to youth in the home
• 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 youth’s approved contact list
• Comply with Unbound Now policies and code of ethics
• Participate in team meetings, staff training and other collaborative efforts, as needed
• Participates in Supervision and Development meetings with the House Director

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The scope of the position may change as necessitated by The Reagan house demands and if requested by the supervisor, must complete all  duties assigned. 

Desired Outcomes:

• Progress notes are accurate and completed or updated in the required timeframe
• Smooth transitions between shift changes
• Needs of the youth/house are communicated effectively during shift change
• Staff exhibits the values and mission of both Unbound Now and The Reagan
• Assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Staff interacts with youth in a trauma informed manner
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques effectively the majority of the time
• Assist in creating a safe space for youth to be vulnerable by interacting with all youth in a way that promotes unity within the home
• TBRI skills are being utilized effectively
• Staff communicates effectively with their direct supervisor and fellow teammates
• Healthy relationships with the youth exhibited

Job Requirements:

• Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church
• Three references, (supervisor, professional, personal)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks, including DFPS criminal history check and abuse and neglect registry check
• Pass employment eligibility verification
• Fulfill Unbound Now’s pre-service, annual and ongoing training requirements for specialized survivor advocates
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work travel; valid driver’s license; reliable vehicle; current car insurance
• High level of emotional maturity and responsibility
• Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities
• Strong commitment to the mission of Unbound Now and The Reagan
• Excellent relational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities
• Appreciation of need for cultural competency
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others
• Competent in the use of technology
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Strong service ethic and commitment to excellence
• Positive and innovative problem solver
• Able to build trust and strong partnerships with others
• Courageous, trustworthy and tenacious in achieving goals
• Ability to stay hope-filled in the fight against human trafficking

Working Relationships:

Supervisors: Reagan House Director

Works with: Other Reagan House staff

Supervises: None

Physical Requirements:

• Demands frequently require close visual attention
• Demands frequently require prolonged mental concentration
• Demands sometimes require ability to lift loads up to 50 pounds

Working conditions Work performed in a residential home environment. Work duties may on rare occasions be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, bodily fluids, and noise.