Afflerbaugh-La Verne / Camp Rocky-San Dimas, California30+ days ago
What You Will Do: Relies on unique relationships with at-risk youth to implement innovative approaches to restorative justice; Utilizes effective communication, listening, and conflict mediation skills to engage youth participants; Works in conjunction with staff to model positive behavior, including respect, support and encouragement during challenging and stressful situations; Provides youth with tools and skills needed for success; Works with youth in individual and group settings to modify behaviors; Uses lived experience to connect with at-risk youth, guiding and motivating individuals towards prosocial living; Promotes restorative justice, family involvement, community engagement, and re-integration in the community; Demonstrates significant personal growth and change since release from a correctional system; Partners with DYD/Probation staff to create an overall therapeutic environment focusing on developing the youths’ identity, family connections, and positive supportive community. What You Will Bring: Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with participants; Ability to provide genuine warmth, empathy and honest sensitivity to program participants to facilitate positive change; Ability to provide program participants with frequent acknowledgment and reinforcement for positive behaviors, as well as consistent and predictable feedback for negative behaviors, which may include reporting violations to DYD/Probation staff.