Youth Behavioral Coach- Choice Champion

ATC Healthcare Metro Detroit is currently seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to foster a therapeutic environment that emphasizes positive reinforcement, logical consequences, skill-building, and youth empowerment aligned with the facility’s mission to rehabilitate and support detained youth.  Position Summary:  The Choices Champion plays a pivotal role in the implementation, coaching, and continuous improvement of the CHOICES Behavior Management System within the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility. This position serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and coach, ensuring that staff across all levels consistently deliver the program's principles, reinforcing pro-social behavior, and supporting youth development. The Choices Champion fosters a therapeutic environment that emphasizes positive reinforcement, logical consequences, skill-building, and youth empowerment aligned with the facility’s mission to rehabilitate and support detained youth.  Key Responsibilities:  Program Leadership & Coaching:  - Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the CHOICES program, demonstrating mastery in behavior management strategies, positive reinforcement, and restorative practices. - Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and modeling for Juvenile Detention Specialists (JDS), Supervisors, and support staff to ensure fidelity to the CHOICES framework. - Collaborate with the Core Support Team (CST) to reinforce community standards, assess program fidelity, and address individual or unit-based challenges. - Facilitate overview sessions on CHOICES for new residents on Level 1-O, ensuring their understanding of expectations and incentives. - Observe Social Learning Groups (SLGs) and provide constructive feedback to facilitators to enhance engagement and skill acquisition.  Program Implementation & Support:  - Participate in weekly CST meetings, offering insights, recommendations, and data analysis on CHOICES implementation and resident progress. - Support staff in preparing for resident Petition Meetings, ensuring youth are equipped and confident to advocate for level advancements. - Lead coaching sessions with pod teams to address specific challenges or refine CHOICES practices within living units. - Monitor and evaluate the continuum of responses for both strengthening appropriate behaviors and discouraging inappropriate behaviors to ensure consistency and effectiveness.  Training & Development:  - Assist with the design and delivery of CHOICES training, including onboarding for new hires and ongoing professional development. - Collaborate with NPJS embedded staff and facility leadership to maintain alignment with best practices in juvenile behavior management. - Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging staff to embrace feedback and refine their skills in behavior shaping.  Resident Engagement & Advocacy:  - Promote youth voice and choice in the CHOICES program, ensuring residents understand the system and are empowered to engage actively in their own development. - Act as a liaison between residents and staff, providing support and clarification to ensure equitable application of CHOICES principles across all pods. - Support and participate in CHOICES events such as the Successful Day incentive, CHOICES Market, Pod Plus Parties, and the Petition Process.  Qualifications:  - Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in juvenile justice, behavioral health, education, or a related field. - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with behavior management systems, cognitive behavioral interventions, or restorative justice frameworks. - Strong coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and motivate both staff and youth. - Excellent communication, observation, and documentation skills. - Ability to model and uphold the facility’s core values of integrity, respect, optimism, and commitment to human potential. - Preferred: Completion of National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) or related professional development programs.  Key Competencies:  - Emotional Intelligence: Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solution-focused in challenging situations. - Adaptability: Flexible in approach and able to tailor coaching strategies to meet individual and group needs. - Integrity and Fairness: Consistently applies program standards and fosters a just environment. - Collaboration: Works effectively across disciplines and teams to uphold the CHOICES framework. - Commitment to Youth Development: Believes in the potential for change and growth in every youth.   Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility is committed to fostering a rehabilitative environment where youth are empowered to make positive choices and build skills for successful reintegration. The Choices Champion is a vital role in achieving this mission, promoting a culture of consistency, fairness, and opportunity.  #INDOAK