Family Coach

Our mission at RADIUS is to empower youth and families to reach their full potential through community engagement and trauma-informed education, social and behavioral health services.

At RADIUS, we believe every young person and family can thrive when supported by a caring community. Our mission is to empower youth and families through community engagement and trauma‑informed education, social, and behavioral health services. Opened in 2023, RADIUS was created to strengthen care and support for youth within Douglas County, especially for those involved in the juvenile justice system.

We help Omaha’s youth stay connected to their families, schools, and communities, striving to maintain the core relationships which are the foundation for lasting success. When you join RADIUS, you join a team of likeminded individuals that lead with compassion and purpose. Guided by our core values of Trusted Relationships, Innovation, Belonging, and Empowerment, we create an environment where every voice is heard and every contribution matters.

At RADIUS your work truly makes a difference, in the lives of youth who are involved in our programming, and your greater community. You’ll be part of a team that’s helping empower youth and families build stronger, more hopeful futures.

The Family Coach works closely with the In‑Home Supervisor to ensure the development, implementation, and advancement of our mission. This position is responsible for providing safe and effective transition home for the youth and their families of RADIUS. The Family Coach will implement a variety of evidence‑based practices for the benefit of youth and support the youth and family goals. Family Coaches will meet regulatory and licensing requirements and maintain the policies of the organization.

• Executes organizational vision, values, and culture
• Assist in providing a safe transition home to all youth and families of RADIUS
• Teach youth and families skills and address behavioral concerns effectively
• Ensure implementation of the care plan for each youth and provide written and verbal progress each shift as directed
• Coordinate with families and RADIUS staff to ensure support of the academic, social, and behavioral needs of each youth
• Maintain supervision and support of youth while in the home
• Collaborate with residential staff as needed to ensure a seamless transition from the residential program to home as part of the discharge process
• Assist in providing orientation to youth to ensure safe and effective admission to the facility as needed

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in human service, social work, psychology, education, public administration, criminal justice, or related field required
• 1‑2 years of experience in working with high‑risk youth or justice‑involved families
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• CPR required
• Hours of Work:
  Expect to work 40 hours a week minimum. Weekends and evenings required
• Travel:
  Some travel required
• Exposure:
  The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be exposed to blood borne and other hazardous chemicals. Finally, the noise level in the work environment can be loud.
  
  In all cases personal protective equipment will be provided to the employee in combination with adequate ventilation and other engineering controls to minimize the risk of exposure or other hazardous occurrence.
• Physical:
  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with special challenges to perform these essential functions