Job Description

Creative Coach (WISe Certified)New Developed Nations - Spokane, WA

ABOUT NEW DEVELOPED NATIONS (NDN)

New Developed Nations is a licensed behavioral health agency offering trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and community-rooted mental health services for youth and families. We specialize in Healing Through Hip Hop, an emerging evidence-based practice that blends music, culture, and clinical skill-building to promote wellness for Black, Indigenous, and ALL system-impacted youth. As a WISe provider, NDN delivers youth-guided, family-driven, strengths-based services grounded in the CANS 3.0, the SNCD, and the TCOM philosophy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Creative Coach is a WISe-certified Community-Based Worker responsible for providing intensive wraparound support to youth and families enrolled in the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program. Using a culturally relevant and creativity-driven approach rooted in NDN's GOATISH framework, Creative Coaches help youth build skills, strengthen relationships, and make meaningful progress toward stability and wellness.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - WISe Duties

- Participate in WISe processes including Safety Planning, Crisis Planning, CANS assessments, and Family Team Meetings.

- Provide structured skill-building, coaching, and community-based stabilization aligned with the Wraparound Plan.

- Support families in identifying needs, strengths, cultural priorities, and goals.

- Document services according to Medicaid, WISe, and NDN standards.

- Support youth and families in understanding their CANS ratings and progress.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Creative Coaching & Youth Support

- Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with youth ages 6-21.

- Use creativity (music, art, writing, recording, cooking, gardening, fashion, podcasting) as a bridge to healing.

- Model GOATISH values in every interaction.

- Support emotional regulation, coping skills, and pro-social development.

- Assist with Healing Through Hip Hop groups and other creative groups.

- Support youth with transportation, school, court, and community obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required

- Meets WA State WISe Community-Based Worker qualification standards.

- Ability to pass WISe, CANS, and crisis response trainings within 60 days.

- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and background check.

- Experience working with Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color.

- Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

- Cultural humility and commitment to youth-guided, family-driven care.

QUALIFICATIONS - Preferred

- Prior WISe experience.

- Knowledge of trauma, addiction, and adolescent development.

- Skills in creative expression, music, or community engagement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Community-based work including homes, schools, and NDN's creative space.

- Some evening/weekend work required.

- Weekly huddles, multidisciplinary meetings, and supervision.

WHAT YOU GAIN

- WISe certification and CANS 3.0 training.

- Training in Healing Through Hip Hop and GOATISH methodologies.

- Opportunity to support youth who are historically underserved.

- A supportive, culturally grounded team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person