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Ujima Family Resilience -
Trauma Prevention Program Coordinator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Rebound, Inc. is dedicated to leading the way in the innovation and provision of evidence-based, community centered education, advocacy and rehabilitation solutions to the overrepresentation of African American youth in the juvenile justice system. The Trauma Based Prevention program seeks to achieve this goal by providing education and support to youth and families experiencing trauma as a means to prevent them from falling into the justice system.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Prevention Program Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of the Rebound, Inc. trauma-based justice system involvement prevention program, which provide education and support to families experiencing trauma and training to social service professionals serving this population.
Building on the principle of “Ujima”, the Family Resilience Program will prevent justice system involvement among Black boys in North Minneapolis by providing the evidence based Strengthening Family Coping Resources (SFCR) curriculum as a means to “use family coping resources as mechanisms for change, strengthen family processes impacted by urban poverty and chronic trauma, and address trauma-specific treatment goals.” The program will be provided in partnership with culturally specific providers from throughout the Twin Cities.
Rebound, Inc. is dedicated to leading the way in the innovation and provision of evidence-based, community centered education, advocacy and rehabilitation solutions to the overrepresentation of African American youth in the juvenile justice system. The Trauma Based Prevention program seeks to achieve this goal by providing education and support to youth and families experiencing trauma as a means to prevent them from falling into the justice system.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Prevention Program Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of the Rebound, Inc. trauma-based justice system involvement prevention program, which provide education and support to families experiencing trauma and training to social service professionals serving this population.
Building on the principle of “Ujima”, the Family Resilience Program will prevent justice system involvement among Black boys in North Minneapolis by providing the evidence based Strengthening Family Coping Resources (SFCR) curriculum as a means to “use family coping resources as mechanisms for change, strengthen family processes impacted by urban poverty and chronic trauma, and address trauma-specific treatment goals.” The program will be provided in partnership with culturally specific providers from throughout the Twin Cities.
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Youth Engagement Specialist
Rebound, Inc. is hiring for Youth Engagement Workers to serve as role models in our therapeutic group homes serving youth with juvenile justice, child protection, and/or children's mental health involvement. Our Residential Program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rebound has three houses: one in St. Paul and two in Minneapolis.
Minimum staff to youth ratio is 1:6.
Rebound serves young people ages 14-21.
Minimum staff to youth ratio is 1:6.
Rebound serves young people ages 14-21.
If you would like to be considered for a Youth Engagement Specialist position, please download the job application below and email it or your resume and a cover letter to Lance Piner at LPiner@ReboundMPLS.org.
Learn more about working with Rebound by watching this short video:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Ujima Resilience Program - Interns & Volunteers
Rebound, Inc. is seeking interns and volunteers to support the Ujima Resilience Program. Volunteers are asked to commit to 15 weeks of service.
Interested individuals should contact Michelle Ndely at MNdely@ReboundMPLS.org
Better Together - Mentors
Rebound, Inc. is currently seeking volunteers to serve as Mentors in the Better Together Youth Mentorship Program. Mentors commit to:
- Undergo screening to ensure they are fit to work with youth,
- Complete 4 hours of orientation training,
- Complete 2 hours of supplemental training monthly,
- Apply learnings from training to work with youth,
- Reach out to mentorship program coordinator for support as needed.
- Meet with mentee at least ONCE per week for ONE YEAR
- Attend quarterly matched pair activities
- Submit monthly “Match check in sheets”
Rebound, Inc. is dedicated to equipping a diverse array of adults to serve as positive role models in the lives of corrections involved youth in Hennepin County. If you would like to take this journey with us, please email Will Tabor at WTabor@ReboundMPLS.org