Coach- Fair Futures

The New York FoundlingBrooklyn, NY
Hybrid

About The Position

The Fair Futures Coach is a full-time position that provides support and resources to help youth who have had experiences with the justice system, make progress towards their academic, career development, housing/independent living, and other life goals. The Fair Futures Coach will report directly to Fair Futures Coach Supervisor.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or relevant degree.
  • Possess at least two years of experience working with teens and areas directly related to supporting youth, families or communities.
  • Come from or be intimately familiar with the communities in which participating youth/families reside.
  • Have similar life experiences as the youth and should have a passion for working with adolescents.
  • Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse population.
  • Able to undertake advocacy and outreach with parents, teachers, the criminal justice system and other institutions; collaborate as team players; empower youth to do the same; retain strong ties to the community.
  • Knowledge of and experience providing treatment for domestic violence issues and substance use issues.
  • Have experience with common clinical problems, e.g., child abuse and neglect, aggression, family conflict, depression, drug use, traumatic events, truancy, etc.
  • Experience in providing direct services to youth and their families in their homes and communities.
  • Have knowledge of the Juvenile Justice system in New York City.
  • Experience in collaborating with direct service providers who engage with the identified populations or similar population in high-risk court-involved youth either in Family Court or Adult Court and/or Child-Welfare programs.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with youth employing creative, out-of-the box, authentic, trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.
  • Maintain a caseload of up to 18 youth.
  • Work 1:1 with youth to develop individualized academic, career development goals, and other life goals based on their interests and take measurable steps towards their goals.
  • Provide ongoing social/emotional support to youth.
  • Support youth explore their interests and expose them to opportunities in line with their interests.
  • Connect youth to specialists to help them identify and apply to best-fit schools/programs, career development experiences, and opportunities in line with their goals.
  • Help youth persist in academic/career development settings by checking on them weekly, visiting the school/program, forming a relationship with the primary person at the school/program.
  • Help youth navigate any challenges that arise and celebrate their successes.
  • Help youth plan/prepare for the next step on their journey.
  • Should a youth not be successful in any particular school/program setting, Coaches help youth reflect on the experience, provide support, and work with them to set new goals and transition to the next opportunity.
  • Collaborate with case planners, tutors, and specialists, as needed, to help youth achieve their goals and ensure their overall well-being.
  • Collaborate with parents, families, key adults, peers, stakeholders, etc. using a a strength-based approach.
  • Plan and facilitate groups related to academic support, life skills, etc.
  • Connect the youth to programs, resources, peer groups and opportunities in line with their goals.
  • Attend coaching and mentoring and group supervision with the supervisor at the office or in the community as needed.
  • Coach is expected to come prepare for coaching and mentoring and supervision.
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