Life Coach for Childrens Aid Society
Description:
Background
Discouraged by the staggering statistics about the struggles faced by African American males, The Children's Aid Society launched The African American Male Initiative: Creating Success in 2005. The purpose of the Initiative is to more fully understand the issues facing our Black male clients, and to find solutions that will better address the needs of this vulnerable population.
2009 marks our third program year and while we have had some promising results we are still evolving and continuing to strengthen our core components. For more information about Steps to Success please visit: www.stepstosuccess.org.
http://www.stepstosuccess.org.
Position Description
Life Coaching is a full-time paid position that enables young people (the boys are now rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders) to make decisions to improve their lives. As a way of mentoring, Life Coaches act a s a personal trainer for the mind. A life coach works with young people to develop plans for the future. Each Life Coach will work with each child one-to-one and in a group. It is expected that they maintain a strong relationship with these youth, hopefully at least through high school graduation. Coaches will be involved with all aspects of the child’s life.
Specific responsibilities:
Develop/maintain effective relationships with males, their families/counselors/teachers.
Support, encourage, guide males through developmental stages/transitions.
Establish plans that address concerns and areas for learning and development.
Facilitate social integration; teach social skills.
Be available 24/7 as needed.
Participate in academic and social assessment.
As appropriate, make arrangements for services (health, mental health, etc).
Visit homes, schools, programs in which they are involved.
Monitor/track progress; intervene effectively.
Ensure exposure to positive male role models and a range of career options; identify special interests and talents, encourage, guide, and develop their talents; use every means necessary to motivate and inspire them.
Manage tutors and ecourage additional learning activities.
Create opportunities for ongoing learning; help them to discover and identify talents, engage them in fun and educational activities.
Build knowledge o f African American culture, their he ritage; promote a strong sense of Black pride and self-esteem.
Help males manage thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, emotions, moods; strengthen their resiliency/coping skills.
Attributes
Demonstrated leadership experience; openness to learning and new experiences; can establish trust and intimacy – a willingness to share growth producing experiences with the males; energy; ability to create relationships; flexibility; can recognize and solve problem; written and oral communication; passion for working with youth; positive, organized individual who is reliable, self-motivated and able to motivate others; can handle multiple-tasks; good judgment; team player; self-starter, initiator; resourceful; comfort with single gender model.
Additional Qualifications:
The candidate should have a college degree, and at least 3-5 years of professional experience working with youth. Experience in youth development, early childhood education, social work, college access programs or other related field is a plus. S/he must have a deep understanding and commitment to social change, and addressing inequities in our society.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Roger Ball, Director/5th grade Coach
Email: rogerb@childrensaidsociety..org
Subject: African American Male Initiative
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Believe
I BELIEVE... A Birth Certificate shows that we were born.
A Death Certificate shows that we died. Pictures show that we lived!
I Believe.... That just because two people argue, that doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, that doesn't mean they do love each other.
I Believe...That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I Believe...That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I Believe...That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I Believe...That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I Believe... That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I Believe...That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I Believe...That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I Believe... That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I Believe...That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I Believe...That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I Believe...That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I Believe...That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I Believe....That my best friend and I can do anything, or nothing, and have the best time.
I Believe...That sometimes the people you expect to kick you, when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I Believe...That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had, and what you've learned from them...and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I Believe...That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I Believe...That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I Believe...That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I Believe...That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I Believe....Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I Believe...That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I Believe...That even when you think you have no more to give, if a friend cries out to you..you will find the strength to help.
I Believe...That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I Believe...That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon..
I Believe....That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in. I just did.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the most of everything.
Thank you God for all the wonderful people who help us throughout the journey of life... God Bless You!
A Death Certificate shows that we died. Pictures show that we lived!
I Believe.... That just because two people argue, that doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, that doesn't mean they do love each other.
I Believe...That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I Believe...That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I Believe...That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I Believe...That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I Believe... That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I Believe...That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I Believe...That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I Believe... That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I Believe...That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I Believe...That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I Believe...That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I Believe...That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I Believe....That my best friend and I can do anything, or nothing, and have the best time.
I Believe...That sometimes the people you expect to kick you, when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I Believe...That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had, and what you've learned from them...and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I Believe...That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I Believe...That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I Believe...That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I Believe...That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I Believe....Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I Believe...That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I Believe...That even when you think you have no more to give, if a friend cries out to you..you will find the strength to help.
I Believe...That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I Believe...That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon..
I Believe....That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in. I just did.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the most of everything.
Thank you God for all the wonderful people who help us throughout the journey of life... God Bless You!
Life Coach for Childrens Aid Society
Description:
Background
Discouraged by the staggering statistics about the struggles faced by African American males, The Children's Aid Society launched The African American Male Initiative: Creating Success in 2005. The purpose of the Initiative is to more fully understand the issues facing our Black male clients, and to find solutions that will better address the needs of this vulnerable population.
2009 marks our third program year and while we have had some promising results we are still evolving and continuing to strengthen our core components. For more information about Steps to Success please visit: www.stepstosuccess.org.
http://www.stepstosuccess.org.
Position Description
Life Coaching is a full-time paid position that enables young people (the boys are now rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders) to make decisions to improve their lives. As a way of mentoring, Life Coaches act a s a personal trainer for the mind. A life coach works with young people to develop plans for the future. Each Life Coach will work with each child one-to-one and in a group. It is expected that they maintain a strong relationship with these youth, hopefully at least through high school graduation. Coaches will be involved with all aspects of the child’s life.
Specific responsibilities:
Develop/maintain effective relationships with males, their families/counselors/teachers.
Support, encourage, guide males through developmental stages/transitions.
Establish plans that address concerns and areas for learning and development.
Facilitate social integration; teach social skills.
Be available 24/7 as needed.
Participate in academic and social assessment.
As appropriate, make arrangements for services (health, mental health, etc).
Visit homes, schools, programs in which they are involved.
Monitor/track progress; intervene effectively.
Ensure exposure to positive male role models and a range of career options; identify special interests and talents, encourage, guide, and develop their talents; use every means necessary to motivate and inspire them.
Manage tutors and ecourage additional learning activities.
Create opportunities for ongoing learning; help them to discover and identify talents, engage them in fun and educational activities.
Build knowledge o f African American culture, their he ritage; promote a strong sense of Black pride and self-esteem.
Help males manage thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, emotions, moods; strengthen their resiliency/coping skills.
Attributes
Demonstrated leadership experience; openness to learning and new experiences; can establish trust and intimacy – a willingness to share growth producing experiences with the males; energy; ability to create relationships; flexibility; can recognize and solve problem; written and oral communication; passion for working with youth; positive, organized individual who is reliable, self-motivated and able to motivate others; can handle multiple-tasks; good judgment; team player; self-starter, initiator; resourceful; comfort with single gender model.
Additional Qualifications:
The candidate should have a college degree, and at least 3-5 years of professional experience working with youth. Experience in youth development, early childhood education, social work, college access programs or other related field is a plus. S/he must have a deep understanding and commitment to social change, and addressing inequities in our society.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Roger Ball, Director/5th grade Coach
Email: rogerb@childrensaidsociety..org
Subject: African American Male Initiative
Background
Discouraged by the staggering statistics about the struggles faced by African American males, The Children's Aid Society launched The African American Male Initiative: Creating Success in 2005. The purpose of the Initiative is to more fully understand the issues facing our Black male clients, and to find solutions that will better address the needs of this vulnerable population.
2009 marks our third program year and while we have had some promising results we are still evolving and continuing to strengthen our core components. For more information about Steps to Success please visit: www.stepstosuccess.org.
http://www.stepstosuccess.org.
Position Description
Life Coaching is a full-time paid position that enables young people (the boys are now rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders) to make decisions to improve their lives. As a way of mentoring, Life Coaches act a s a personal trainer for the mind. A life coach works with young people to develop plans for the future. Each Life Coach will work with each child one-to-one and in a group. It is expected that they maintain a strong relationship with these youth, hopefully at least through high school graduation. Coaches will be involved with all aspects of the child’s life.
Specific responsibilities:
Develop/maintain effective relationships with males, their families/counselors/teachers.
Support, encourage, guide males through developmental stages/transitions.
Establish plans that address concerns and areas for learning and development.
Facilitate social integration; teach social skills.
Be available 24/7 as needed.
Participate in academic and social assessment.
As appropriate, make arrangements for services (health, mental health, etc).
Visit homes, schools, programs in which they are involved.
Monitor/track progress; intervene effectively.
Ensure exposure to positive male role models and a range of career options; identify special interests and talents, encourage, guide, and develop their talents; use every means necessary to motivate and inspire them.
Manage tutors and ecourage additional learning activities.
Create opportunities for ongoing learning; help them to discover and identify talents, engage them in fun and educational activities.
Build knowledge o f African American culture, their he ritage; promote a strong sense of Black pride and self-esteem.
Help males manage thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, emotions, moods; strengthen their resiliency/coping skills.
Attributes
Demonstrated leadership experience; openness to learning and new experiences; can establish trust and intimacy – a willingness to share growth producing experiences with the males; energy; ability to create relationships; flexibility; can recognize and solve problem; written and oral communication; passion for working with youth; positive, organized individual who is reliable, self-motivated and able to motivate others; can handle multiple-tasks; good judgment; team player; self-starter, initiator; resourceful; comfort with single gender model.
Additional Qualifications:
The candidate should have a college degree, and at least 3-5 years of professional experience working with youth. Experience in youth development, early childhood education, social work, college access programs or other related field is a plus. S/he must have a deep understanding and commitment to social change, and addressing inequities in our society.
How to Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Roger Ball, Director/5th grade Coach
Email: rogerb@childrensaidsociety..org
Subject: African American Male Initiative
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